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Senate debate spotlights senior renters harmed by rising LIHTC rents; committee lays over Abler measure
Summary
Senate File 16‑52, introduced by Senator John Abler, drew emotional testimony from seniors in tax‑credit housing who said rents have outpaced Social Security and left many paying 70–80% of income for housing; the committee laid the bill over and members discussed supply, federal LIHTC rules and alternative state actions.
Senate File 16‑52, a proposal from Senator John Abler addressing rent increases in senior-designated Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties, prompted extended testimony from affected tenants and a split reaction from industry and tenants’ advocates. The Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee laid the bill over for possible inclusion in a future omnibus measure.
Senator Abler framed the bill as a response to seniors in tax‑subsidized properties who say annual rent increases have outpaced Social Security cost‑of‑living adjustments (COLA), leaving some tenants paying large shares of monthly income on rent. Multiple tenants testified about rent increases they called unaffordable and detailed fees they said developers impose.
Janet Bragleman (testifying as a resident at…
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