What does Preamble of Volunteer First Responder Housing Act do?

This bill aims to expand eligibility for certain housing programs The expansion targets qualified volunteer first responders

What does SHORT TITLE. of Volunteer First Responder Housing Act do?

This bill is formally titled Volunteer First Responder Housing Act

What does DEFINITIONS. of Volunteer First Responder Housing Act do?

This section defines key terms used throughout the Act. The terms 'bona fide volunteer,' 'eligible employer,' and 'qualified services' are defined by reference to section 457(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The term 'Indian Tribe' is defined by reference to section 501(b) of the Housing Act of 1949. A 'qualified volunteer first responder' must be a bona fide volunteer performing qualified services for an eligible employer. To qualify, a volunteer must have continuously served for at least two years preceding submission of a verification letter. During those two years, the volunteer must have met the employer's minimum requirements or volunteered for at least 200 hours. The volunteer must also be certified as a firefighter or other first responder by a relevant authority.

What does DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING GUARANTEED LOAN of Volunteer First Responder Housing Act do?

This section establishes a program related to the Department of Agriculture's Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan program. Qualified volunteer first responders may be eligible for a deduction in annual income. The deduction amount is $18,000. To be eligible, a volunteer first responder must submit a verification letter to the Secretary of Agriculture. The verification letter must come from the head of the eligible employer and include specific information, such as the date of joining and attestation to meeting certain requirements. The letter must also include a copy of a certification.

What does GOOD NEIGHBOR NEXT DOOR SALES PROGRAM AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS. of Volunteer First Responder Housing Act do?

This section establishes eligibility for a qualified volunteer first responder to purchase a home under a single family property disposition program. A verification letter from the head of the eligible employer is required to qualify for the program. The verification letter must include specific information, such as the date the responder joined the employer and a certification of good faith intention to continue serving.

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Volunteer First Responder Housing Act

Last updated: 5/13/2026 · Introduced: 5/13/2026

Author: Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands eligibility for certain housing programs to include qualified volunteer first responders who have served for at least two years and meet specific requirements.
Qualified volunteer first responders may be eligible for a $18,000 deduction in annual income under the Department of Agriculture's Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan program.
The bill also establishes eligibility for qualified volunteer first responders to purchase a home under single family property disposition programs, such as the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program.

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