Seniors get tax breaks for home safety changes.

What it does

The bill lets people age 60 and older claim a tax credit. The credit is up to $10,000 per year for home changes that make living safer and easier. These changes include wheelchair ramps, grab bars, wider doorways, and chair lifts. The bill also sets aside $100 million each year through 2031. This money helps low-income seniors pay for the same changes. The tax credit phases out for people who earn more money.

Who it affects

Seniors and their families benefit from the tax credit and grant money. The credit is smaller for higher earners. Low-income seniors who cannot use the tax credit can apply for grants.

One thing to notice

The $10,000 yearly credit may not cover big home projects. The grant program needs Congress to approve the money each year.

From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.

Where it stands

• Jun 30, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
• Jun 30, 2026 — Referred to House Committee on Financial Services and House Committee on Ways and Means · Congress.gov: “Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a…”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.

Words to know

• tax credit — Money the government gives back to people when they pay taxes.
• phases out — Gets smaller as income goes up, until it stops.
• grant program — Money the government gives to people who meet certain rules.