Puerto Rico Low-Income Housing Support Act

This bill updates how “extremely low-income” is defined for federal housing programs so that Puerto Rico is treated the same as any other area. It removes special wording about Puerto Rico in the law, aiming to make the rules consistent everywhere.

It also orders a federal report on how well low-income families in Puerto Rico are being connected with housing help and affordable units. The report must review how HUD and Puerto Rico’s housing agency identify needs, how disaster recovery funds are used to rebuild and expand low-income housing after hurricanes and earthquakes, and offer recommendations to improve these programs. The report is due 180 days after the law takes effect.

• Who is affected: Families in Puerto Rico seeking low-income housing help, and agencies that run these programs.
• What changes: The definition of “extremely low-income” is made uniform across areas, and a detailed study of housing access in Puerto Rico is required.
• When: The report must be submitted within 180 days of the law’s enactment.