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House clears bill to clarify property-tax exemption for Section 8 housing; CRIM and mayors back measure
Summary
Proyecto de la Cámara 219 passed unanimously (49–0). The bill clarifies a retroactive property-tax exemption for properties used in the Section 8 rental program, aiming to avoid municipal refunds for taxes collected between Aug. 13, 2020 and Jan. 18, 2024; CRIM and the Federation of Mayors submitted supportive memorials to the committee.
San Juan — The House approved Proyecto de la Cámara 219 on Feb. 25 to clarify the tax-exemption status of properties participating in the federal Section 8 rental program and prevent a requirement that municipalities return property-tax revenue collected during a disputed retroactive period. The final electronic vote was 49–0.
The bill was presented to the chamber by the president of the Comisión de Asuntos Municipales, who said the measure corrects an omission that occurred when the Código Municipal (Ley 107-2020) replaced earlier municipal tax provisions. The sponsor said the intent is to avoid forcing municipalities to refund taxes already collected while preserving the exemption that encourages private participation in affordable rental housing.
Why it matters: lawmakers said the change protects municipal finances while…
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