H.R. 802 · 111th Congress
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the first-time homebuyer credit.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dean Heller
- Introduced
- 2009-02-03
- Latest action
- 2009-02-03 · Introduced in House
Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend the tax credit for first-time homebuyers through 2009; (2) expand such credit to include all purchasers of a principal residence; (3) waive the repayment requirement for a residence purchased after 2008 unless such residence is sold or vacated within 36 months of purchase; and (4) require a minimum 5% downpayment on home purchases to qualify for such credit.