HB818

Providing for the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts for first-time homebuyers in this Commonwealth; establishing the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Program and the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Fund; and imposing duties on the Treasury Department.

Chamber Passed·5/12/25

Pennsylvania HB818 establishes first-time homebuyer savings accounts to help individuals purchase their first single-family residence.

Pennsylvania HB818 creates the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Program, allowing eligible individuals to establish savings accounts for purchasing their first single-family residence. The accounts permit contributions up to $5,000 annually for individual filers and $10,000 for joint filers, with a maximum account balance of $150,000. Contributions and earnings are tax-deductible and excluded from taxable income, provided the funds are used for eligible costs such as down payments and closing costs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 183–20 · May 12, 2025
Current
Urban Affairs & Housing Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

10:00 AM

Housing And Community Development (h) Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

May 12, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

May 12, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (183-20)