Build HOMES Act

The Build HOMES Act (H.R. 3186) proposes a change to how federal housing assistance is calculated for members of the Armed Forces. Under this bill, the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) received by military personnel would no longer be counted as "income" when determining their eligibility for federal housing programs.

The practical impact of this legislation is that more low-to-moderate-income military families would qualify for government housing support. By excluding their housing stipend from income limits, the bill ensures that service members are not disqualified from assistance programs simply because they receive a standard military benefit intended to cover their existing housing costs.