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The Provide Cheap Bill
Virginia offers tax breaks for landlords to provide cheap rent
Income tax, state; affordable rental housing tax credit.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give money back to landlords on their taxes if they rent out homes at a low price, helping more people find affordable places to live.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill wants to help people find homes they can afford by giving landlords a tax break if they keep rents low. This could mean more places for families and individuals to live without spending too much money. But some might worry that giving tax breaks to landlords means less money for other state services. Also, the bill only lasts for a few years, and the amount of money for the tax breaks is limited, so it might not create a huge number of new affordable homes. This bill is still being discussed by lawmakers, so now is the time to let them know if you think it's a good idea to help create more affordable housing this way.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would create a special tax credit for landlords.
- Landlords could get $750 back for each affordable home they rent out.
- A landlord could get up to $15,000 in credits each year.
- The state would give out up to $5 million in these credits each year.
- Homes must be certified as affordable by a state department.
- The rent for these homes must not be more than 30 percent of the average income for that area.
- This credit would be available from 2026 through 2030.
- Only small landlords or non-profit groups can get this credit, not big companies.
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