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The Rural Affordable Bill
Arizona offers tax breaks for rural affordable housing
Rural affordable housing; tax credits
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This bill would give tax breaks to companies that build affordable homes in Arizona's small towns, which could mean more places for people to live.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would help build more affordable homes in Arizona's smaller towns by giving tax breaks to those who invest in these projects. This could make it easier for people to find a good place to live in rural areas. However, giving out tax breaks means the state collects less money, which could affect other state services. Supporters say it is a good way to encourage housing where it is needed most. Opponents might worry about the cost to taxpayers. Since this bill has passed one part of the government and is now with the Senate, it is a good time to let your state senator know what you think.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would create a new tax credit for building affordable homes in Arizona counties with fewer than 800,000 people.
- These projects must also qualify for federal low-income housing tax credits.
- The state would give out up to $2,000,000 in tax credits each year from 2026 through 2036.
- If a company does not use all its credit in one year, it could carry it forward for up to five more years.
- The Arizona Department of Housing would oversee this program and report yearly on its impact.
- The department would hold public hearings to get feedback on how the credits are given out.
Follow the money
Who's spending to push it through vs. fight it.
Millions
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- David Livingston (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Tony Rivero (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Jeff Weninger (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Walter Blackman (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Justin Wilmeth (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Teresa Martinez (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Selina Bliss (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Julie Willoughby (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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