HB8854Introduced in the House
Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program Act of 2026
Introduced by Gregory Meeks, District NY-5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To establish a pilot program for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to evaluate the effectiveness of insuring mortgages made to finance improvements to convert basement spaces into safely habitable dwelling units, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 15, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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