Establishes a grant program for states that adopt the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act.
Grants aim to assist residents with expenses related to establishing property ownership rights or settling estates.
Eligible expenses include fees for title reports, land surveys, estate planning, legal fees, and more.
Allows for assistance to be layered with other sources of aid.
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is tasked with establishing criteria for grant recipients.
Authorizes $30,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2035 for the grant program.
Defines eligible entities as states, units of general local government, territories, or Tribal governments.
Introduces a separate program for grants to provide housing counseling, legal assistance, and financial assistance related to title clearing and home retention for heirs’ property owners.
Criteria for awarding these grants include the entity’s track record, partnerships, and location in areas with high numbers of heirs’ property owners.
Authorizes $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for this program.
Defines heirs’ property, HUD approved housing counseling agencies, low- and moderate-income persons, and qualifying nonprofits.
Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to include counseling on heirs’ property, explaining risks and avoidance strategies, and informing consumers of estate planning and title clearing options.
