To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for certain amounts paid for rent for a primary residence.

House Bill

H.R. 7768

119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for certain amounts paid for rent for a primary residence.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Greg Landsman

D - OH

Cosponsors

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Summary

This bill would create a new tax deduction for renters, allowing them to deduct rent payments for their primary residence when filing federal income taxes. Currently, homeowners can deduct mortgage interest, but renters receive no equivalent tax benefit—this legislation aims to level the playing field and provide financial relief to the millions of Americans who rent their homes.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for certain amounts paid for rent for a primary residence.

This bill would create a new tax deduction for renters, allowing them to deduct rent payments for their primary residence when filing federal income taxes. Currently, homeowners can deduct mortgage interest, but renters receive no equivalent tax benefit—this l

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This bill would create a new tax deduction for renters, allowing them to deduct rent payments for their primary residence when filing federal income taxes. Currently, homeowners can deduct mortgage interest, but renters receive no equivalent tax benefit—this legislation aims to level the playing field and provide financial relief to the millions of Americans who rent their homes.

Bill Number: 7768
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for certain amounts paid for rent for a primary residence.
Bill Number: 7768
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This bill would create a new tax deduction for renters, allowing them to deduct rent payments for their primary residence when filing federal income taxes. Currently, homeowners can deduct mortgage interest, but renters receive no equivalent tax benefit—this legislation aims to level the playing fie

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a new tax deduction for renters, allowing them to deduct rent payments for their primary residence when filing federal income taxes. Currently, homeowners can deduct mortgage interest, but renters receive no equivalent tax benefit—this legislation aims to level the playing field and provide financial relief to the millions of Americans who rent their homes.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a tax deduction for rent payments on primary residences, similar to the mortgage interest deduction homeowners already receive
Would provide direct financial relief to renters during their annual tax filing, potentially reducing their tax burden by thousands of dollars
Addresses tax code inequality between renters and homeowners, recognizing that housing costs are a major expense regardless of ownership status
Could particularly benefit younger Americans, lower-income families, and urban residents who are more likely to rent than own

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit the approximately 44 million renter households across the United States, potentially putting more money back in their pockets each year. The impact would be most significant for middle and lower-income renters who face high housing costs relative to their income, though the specific benefit amount would depend on how much rent they pay and their tax bracket. By creating tax parity between renters and homeowners, this could provide meaningful financial relief to families struggling with rising rent costs.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7768, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for certain amounts paid for rent for a primary residence.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7768

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