February 11, 2026
Mr. Lawler (for himself and Mr. Gottheimer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services
To expand the eligibility of properties for the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program for members of the Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officials, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Housing for Heroes Act of 2026
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Sec. 2. Eligibility of properties for members of the Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officers for Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program
(a) Eligibility
Members of the Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officers shall be eligible to purchase eligible properties under the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, as provided under subsection (b).
(b) Eligible properties
Notwithstanding section 204 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1710), part 291 of the regulations of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR part 291), or any other provision of law, regulation, guideline, order, or notice, in carrying out the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program for single-unit properties acquired by the Secretary, properties shall be made available for purchase under the Program for members of the Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officers without regard to whether or not the properties are located in a revitalization area.
(c) Regulations
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall amend the regulations of the Secretary as necessary to carry out subsections (a) and (b).