Bill > SB1836

This bill modifies how the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) evaluates applications for low income housing tax credits and private activity bonds by adding a new requirement related to air conditioning. Specifically, the bill introduces a scoring criterion that considers whether all units owned by the applicant and units owned or operated by housing authorities or other governmental entities are equipped with air conditioning. If an applicant's units are not fully air-conditioned, they will receive negative points during the application review process. When requesting support from a state representative for their application, applicants must now disclose the percentage of their units with air conditioning. The bill applies only to applications submitted during the 2026 or subsequent qualified allocation plans, meaning it will not affect applications under earlier plans. By incorporating this air conditioning requirement, the bill aims to ensure better living conditions for low-income housing residents and provide an incentive for housing developers to maintain and upgrade their properties. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving housing developers time to prepare for the new evaluation criteria.

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