HB3236: Relating to tax credits for lending for affordable housing; prescribing an effective date.

Legislative Summary

The Act makes changes to the tax credit for banks that lend for housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 89.8). [Digest: The Act makes changes to the tax credit for banks that lend for housing, to allow credit for loans for buyers. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.7).] Expands purposes for the corporate excise tax credit allowed for affordable housing lending. [Establishes the Affordable Housing Lender Fund.] Allows a tax credit for contributions to [the] a qualified mortgage loan fund with the purpose of assisting certain home buyers. Allows credit for loans for preservation or rehabilitation of distressed properties without requiring typical rent reductions. Applies to loans made and tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.