Bill

Revitalize Our Neighborhoods Act of 2025

HB6217Housing and Community DevelopmentFiled

To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to eligible entities for use to eliminate blight and assist in neighborhood revitalization, and for other purposes.

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This bill, HB6217, proposes to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants to qualified organizations that will be used to eliminate blighted properties and aid in neighborhood revitalization. The bill aims to make neighborhoods cleaner and safer by removing abandoned or poorly maintained buildings, improving the overall quality of life for residents.

HB6217 would affect communities by targeting areas with high levels of blight, which can include abandoned buildings, overgrown lots, and other neglected properties. By providing funds for these improvements, the bill seeks to enhance property values, reduce crime, and encourage economic growth in these neighborhoods.

As of November 20, 2025, HB6217 has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. This means it is in the early stages of the legislative process, where it will be reviewed, possibly amended, and then potentially sent for further consideration by the full House.