H.R. 1640
HEIRS Act of 2025
Summary:
• Establishes two grant programs administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: one for eligible governmental entities (states, local governments, territories, and Tribal governments) that adopt the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act, and one for eligible entities (HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, legal services clinics, and qualifying nonprofits) to assist owners of heirs' property
• Grant funds may be used to help residents with expenses related to establishing property ownership rights, settling estates, title clearing, and home retention efforts, including legal fees, land surveys, and recording fees
• Requires nonprofit organizations receiving HUD housing counseling funds to explain heirs' property risks and inform consumers of available estate planning and title clearing options
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• Grant funds may be used to help residents with expenses related to establishing property ownership rights, settling estates, title clearing, and home retention efforts, including legal fees, land surveys, and recording fees
• Requires nonprofit organizations receiving HUD housing counseling funds to explain heirs' property risks and inform consumers of available estate planning and title clearing options
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