SB803

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.

Introduced·5/30/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB803 establishes first-time homebuyer savings accounts to help with home purchases.

Pennsylvania SB803 creates the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Program to assist first-time homebuyers. The bill establishes the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Fund within the Treasury Department. Account holders can contribute up to $5,000 annually, with a maximum account balance of $150,000. Contributions are tax-deductible, and earnings are tax-free if used for eligible costs. Withdrawals for non-eligible costs incur a 10% penalty. The Treasury Department administers the program, utilizing existing administrative structures. The act takes effect in 180 days.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Urban Affairs & Housing: PN0851, Reported as Committed

11 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 6

9:30 AM

Urban Affairs & Housing (s) Hearing

History

Jun 1

Senate

Second consideration

Jun 1

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations

May 6

Senate

Reported as committed