affordable housing credit improvement act of 2025 introduced

On Tuesday, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 (AHCIA) was introduced in the House of Representatives as H.R. 2725. Lead sponsor, Representative Darin LaHood, was joined by 116 original co-sponsors, 58 Republicans and 58 Democrats, including five bipartisan members of the Colorado delegation, signaling strong support for the Housing Tax Credit. The Senate version of the bill is expected to be introduced in a few weeks.

The AHCIA proposes to:

Increase Housing Tax Credit authority for 9 percent credit by restoring the 12.5 percent cap increase;
Maximize affordable housing production by lowering the threshold of Private Activity Bond financing from 50 to 25 percent;
Enable the Housing Tax Credit to better serve hard-to-reach communities including rural, Native American, and high-poverty communities; and
Streamline Housing Tax Credit administration, simplify complex compliance rules, and further augment the program’s impact on increasing rental housing supply.

More information about the AHCIA may be found here.

CHFA is circulating a letter of support outlining the impact of the Housing Tax Credit and the need for increased resources in Colorado with a list of organizational supporters.

If you would like to add your organization’s name, please complete this form. Thank you to those who have already signed on in support!

The following members have not yet signed on as co-sponsors of the AHCIA. Please reach out to urge their support of this critical legislation.

Representative Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3) | 202.225.4676

Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO-4) | 202.225.4761

Representative Jeff Crank (R-CO-5) | 202.225.4422

Senator John Hickenlooper (D) | 202.224.5941

CHFA is grateful for your partnership and advocacy of this important legislation. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jerilynn Francis, Chief Communications and Community Partnerships Officer, or Julia Selby, Legislative Liaison and Policy Analyst.