HB1211Introduced in the House of Delegates
Income tax, state; first-time homebuyer tax credit.
Introduced by Briana Sewell, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Individual income tax; first-time homebuyer tax credit. Creates a one-time, nonrefundable individual income tax credit in taxable years 2026 through 2030 for the purchase of a principal residence by a first-time homebuyer, as such terms are defined in the bill, in an amount equal to $5,000. The bill requires that any credits be repaid if the principal residence is sold or no longer serves as the first-time homebuyer's principal residence within three years from the purchase date of such property.
Where it stands
Left in Finance
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) · February 2, 2026
7
Yes
3
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
11 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Bulova | 11 | Yes |
| Vivian Watts | 14 | Yes |
| Michelle Maldonado | 20 | Yes |
| Will Davis | 39 | No |
| Joseph McNamara | 40 | No |
| Katrina Callsen | 54 | Yes |
| Hyland Fowler | 59 | No |
| Debra Gardner | 76 | Yes |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | 82 | Yes |
| Bonita Anthony | 92 | Absent |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105125D
Referred to Committee on Finance
Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/28/2026 9:17 am)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
Left in Finance
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