H.R. 172 · 110th Congress
Community Partners Next Door Act of 2007
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Barbara Lee
- Introduced
- 2007-01-04
- Latest action
- 2007-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Summary
Community Partners Next Door Act of 2007 - Amends the National Housing Act to provide: (1) a 50% discount for teachers, teacher assistants, administrators, and public safety officers purchasing certain eligible asset properties for use as their primary residence; (2) a $100 downpayment on any related insured mortgage; and (3) a higher Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan limit for such purchases in high-cost areas.
Authorizes such sales directly to a qualifying individual or to a unit of local government or a nonprofit organization for resale to such individual.
Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a program to inform teachers and public safety officers about such program.