Stefano Bill in Attainable Housing Package Approved by Committee
By Fayette County Discussions
A package of legislation aimed at expanding access to attainable housing while preserving local control has advanced out of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. Senate Bill 1277, sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), updates current law to give local governments more flexibility by extending the tax abatement cap to 20 years to help spur construction of new homes and local growth.
According to a news release from Sen. Pat Stefano's office, published on May 6, 2026:
A package of legislation aimed at expanding access to attainable housing while preserving local control has advanced out of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. Senate Bill 1277, sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), updates current law to give local governments more flexibility by extending the tax abatement cap to 20 years to help spur construction of new homes and local growth.
Read the full original release: https://www.senatorstefano.com/2026/05/06/stefano-bill-in-attainable-housing-package-approved-by-committee/
--- Source: Sen. Pat Stefano, Pennsylvania's 32nd Senatorial District (Fayette, Somerset, Bedford & Westmoreland Counties). This is official communications from Sen. Stefano's office and is presented as attributed source material. The views expressed are those of Sen. Stefano's office and do not represent the editorial position of Fayette County Discussions.