Introduced
September 24, 2026
Mr. Tran introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.
Renter tax credit
Advance payment of renter tax credit
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Housing Cost of Living Support for Tenants Act of 2026” or the “Housing COST Act”.