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Sen. Rick Scott Fights to Make Homeownership More Affordable for Floridians

Sen. Rick Scott Fights to Make Homeownership More Affordable for Floridians

Senator Rick Scott introduced the American Dream Accounts Act, a new legislative proposal designed to make the dream of homeownership a reality for millions of hardworking Americans.

The bill, which is supported by the Foundation for Government Accountability, would create a tax-advantaged savings account that every American can use to set aside funds specifically for a down payment on their first home, helping grow their money faster and keep more of what they earn. By reducing the tax burden and encouraging long-term financial planning, the American Dream Accounts Act seeks to empower more citizens with the opportunity to achieve stability, independence, and the pride of homeownership – a key pillar of the American Dream.

Senator Rick Scott said, “I grew up in public housing and watched my family struggle to make ends meet. For us, owning a home was out of reach because we couldn't afford it. Today, so many Americans are facing that same struggle, especially young first-time buyers who view homeownership as a critical milestone to help them achieve their American Dream. Unfortunately, years of inflation-driving, economy-crushing Democrat-led policies aren’t helping make it any easier. That’s wrong, and it’s why I am fighting every day to deliver real solutions that make housing more affordable for everyday Americans and make the dream of homeownership a reality. Homeownership means stability and economic mobility. This bill will help first-time buyers save faster, and their money go farther to ease the financial barrier to homeownership for families.”

This bill will:
  • Allow first-time prospective home-buyers to contribute up to $7,500 a year ($10,000 if 35+ years old) to a Roth-IRA-style, untaxed savings account to be put toward their home purchase
  • Cap lifetime contributions at $250,000
  • Require that if a house is sold within 3-years of its American Dream Account-backed purchase, the withdrawn amount will become taxed (barring qualifying exceptions like military service or other life events), ensuring homes and tax-protected dollars are used for establishing primary residences, not quick flips
  • Allow any unused money, up to $100,000, to be rolled over to a Roth-IRA or to a family member’s American Dream Account
  • Require any money withdrawn for an unqualified purpose (ie not for a first-time home purchase) to be taxed and have an additional 10% tax applied
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