To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for multigenerational home renovation expenditures.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10709, introduced by Representative Marilyn Strickland, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code. The stated purpose of this bill is to establish a tax credit for expenditures related to multigenerational home renovations. This means that if enacted, individuals undertaking specific renovations to accommodate multiple generations of a family living together might be eligible for a tax credit on their federal income taxes.
The bill's provisions, once released in full text, would detail which specific renovation costs qualify and how the tax credit would be calculated. It is intended to affect homeowners who choose to renovate their homes to facilitate multigenerational living arrangements. However, the exact impact on individuals and the broader housing market would depend on the specific details within the bill's text, which is not yet available.
As of now, H.R. 10709 has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it is at the very beginning of the legislative process. For the bill to potentially become law, it would need to pass through various committees, be debated and voted on by the House, and then proceed through the same stages in the Senate before being sent to the President for signature.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10709 do?
- H.R. 10709, introduced by Representative Marilyn Strickland, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code. The stated purpose of this bill is to establish a tax credit for expenditures related to multigenerational home renovations. This means that if enacted, individuals undertaking specific renovations to accommodate multiple generations of a family living together might be eligible for a tax credit on their federal income taxes. The bill's provisions, once released in full text, would detail which specific renovation costs qualify and how the tax credit would be calculated. It is intended to affect homeowners who choose to renovate their homes to facilitate multigenerational living arrangements. However, the exact impact on individuals and the broader housing market would depend on the specific details within the bill's text, which is not yet available. As of now, H.R. 10709 has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it is at the very beginning of the legislative process. For the bill to potentially become law, it would need to pass through various committees, be debated and voted on by the House, and then proceed through the same stages in the Senate before being sent to the President for signature.
- Has H.R. 10709 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10709 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10709?
- H.R. 10709 was sponsored by Rep. Marilyn Strickland [D-WA10] (Democrat-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10709?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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