What does Preamble of Volunteer First Responder Housing Act do?

This bill aims to expand eligibility for certain housing programs. The expansion is specifically targeted towards qualified volunteer first responders.

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

This bill is formally titled the 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 two years preceding submission of a verification letter. During those two years, the volunteer must have met the eligible employer's minimum requirements or volunteered for at least 200 hours. The individual must also be certified as a firefighter or other first responder in the relevant jurisdiction.

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 the date of joining, attestation of meeting requirements under section 2(3), and a copy of the certification described in section 2(3)(D).

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

This section establishes eligibility criteria for qualified volunteer first responders to participate in single family property disposition programs. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers these programs, which offer discounted home prices to firefighters and emergency medical technicians. To qualify, a volunteer first responder must submit a verification letter to the Secretary. The verification letter must come from the head of the eligible employer and include the responder's start date, confirmation of meeting certain requirements, a copy of a certification, and a certification of intent to continue volunteering for at least one year.

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Volunteer First Responder Housing Act

Last updated: 6/10/2026 · Introduced: 6/10/2026

Author: Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands eligibility for certain housing programs, including USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loans and HUD’s Good Neighbor Next Door program, to qualified volunteer first responders.
Eligible volunteer first responders can receive an $18,000 deduction in annual income when applying for USDA housing loans.
To qualify for these housing benefits, volunteer first responders must meet specific service requirements and provide verification from their eligible employer, including documentation of certification and service hours.

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