HB1147

BUILD ILLINOIS HOMES ACT

Introduced·1/9/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1147 creates a tax credit for low-income housing developments.

HB1147, known as the Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit Act, provides tax credits for qualified low-income housing developments in Illinois. Owners of these developments can claim credits against Illinois income taxes or insurance taxes. The credits are awarded by the Illinois Housing Development Authority or the City of Chicago Department of Housing. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria, credit calculation, and reporting requirements for these credits. It also includes provisions for recapture of credits if certain conditions are not met.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

8:05 AM

Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee Hearing

History

May 28, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

May 16, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

May 16, 2025

House

Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter