{"id":2135,"date":"2021-03-28T17:26:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-28T17:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.realtrends.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/28\/zillow-says-15000-tax-credit-will-push-renter-ahead\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T02:37:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T02:37:08","slug":"zillow-says-15000-tax-credit-will-push-renter-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preprod.realtrends.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/28\/zillow-says-15000-tax-credit-will-push-renter-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Zillow says $15,000 tax credit will push renters ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If passed, first-time homebuyer tax credit could push some renters 14 years ahead toward homeownership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A refundable, advanceable tax credit of up to\u00a0$15,000\u00a0for first time homebuyers,\u00a0similar to the one suggested by President\u00a0Joe Biden<\/a>, could catapult millions of renter households into first-time homeownership, a\u00a0new Zillow\u00ae analysis suggests<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Congress has already passed billions in aid over the past year to provide homeowner and renter relief, housing will remain a key area of focus through 2021 \u2014 especially as Congress continues to grapple with decreasing affordability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zillow research found that with a 3.5% down payment on a 30-year mortgage with a 3% interest rate, about 9.3 million renter households in the U.S. (27.4%) would spend less than a third of their income on  the monthly payment for the median home sold in their metro in 2020.<\/sup> An advanceable tax credit would remove for them what two thirds of renters cite as the single biggest barrier to homeownership\u2014saving for a down payment<\/a>. Other hurdles include qualifying for a mortgage and job security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tax credit could be even more beneficial to renters in relatively more affordable metros, like Pittsburgh (40.5% could afford a median mortgage), Cincinnati (39.7%), Cleveland (39.0%), and St. Louis (38.5%). Costly Californiametros like Los Angeles (10.1%) and San Jose (12.1%) have some of the smallest share of renters that could afford a mortgage, but the program would still significantly impact thousands in those regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Legislation that reduces barriers to homeownership could allow millions of renter households to finally enjoy the stability and wealth-building owning a home can provide,” said Zillow economic analyst Alexandra Lee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lawmakers have floated ideas surrounding the introduction of legislation that would create a refundable, advanceable tax credit of up to $15,000 for first time homebuyers, similar to first-time homebuyer credits approved by Congress during the Great Recession. Unlike those credits, the recently proposed advanceable tax credit could be used at the time of purchase, which could jumpstart potential homebuyers lacking down payment savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nationally, renter households are estimated to save 2.4% of their income each year<\/a>. At that rate it would take a typical renter about 14 years to save $15,000. Considering the low rates at which renters are able to save<\/a>, a $15,000 advanceable credit could push them years ahead toward home buying, potentially covering the entire down payment. In 2020, a 3.5% down payment on a typical home sold was less than $15,000 in 40 out of the largest 50 U.S. metros. In 30 out of the largest 50 metros, even a 5% down payment on the typical U.S. home would be completely covered by a $15,000 tax credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, such a tax credit could also have some unintended consequences. Down payment assistance does not completely help those who face additional  hurdles to enter homeownership. Therefore, even though a tax credit for first-time homebuyers would likely stimulate minority homeownership, it could still disproportionately benefit white and Asian Americans who are better positioned to buy because of better access to credit and higher incomes.  Also, recipients could only benefit from the credit if enough homes at affordable price tiers are available on the market. Competition for homes remains fierce with homes selling at a historically fast pace<\/a>. This strong demand, coupled with tight inventory, is contributing to rapidly rising prices, which could also inadvertently affect the utility of the tax credit for those who need it the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across the largest 50 U.S. metros, white renter households make up a significantly larger share of those that could afford the monthly mortgage payment. Asian households also fare relatively well — in almost all metros (48 of 50 largest) they make up a slightly larger share of potential buyers. Conversely, Black (49 of 50 metros) and Hispanic (42 of 50 metros) renter households make up a disproportionately smaller share of potential buyers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Policies targeting the systemic inequities in our financial system\u2014including reforming the credit reporting system \u2014could help disadvantaged households get their foot in the door and close the racial homeownership gap,” said Lee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proposed $15,000 Down Payment Assistance Tax Credit Impact on Renter Households *<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/tr>
Metropolitan 
Area <\/strong>
(Table ordered 
by market size)<\/em><\/td>		3.5% Down 
Payment on 
Typical Home<\/strong><\/td>		Total Monthly
Mortgage
Payment On 
Typical Home **<\/strong><\/td>		Share of 
renters that 
could afford 
a monthly 
mortgage 
payment<\/strong><\/td>		Median 
Annual 
Income of 
Renter 
Households<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
New York, NY<\/td>$15,400<\/td>$2,612<\/td>22.4%<\/td>$57,300<\/td><\/tr>
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA<\/td>$24,850<\/td>$3,671<\/td>10.1%<\/td>$58,000<\/td><\/tr>
Chicago, IL<\/td>$8,820<\/td>$1,621<\/td>33.0%<\/td>$46,000<\/td><\/tr>
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX<\/td>$10,080<\/td>$1,890<\/td>26.5%<\/td>$50,000<\/td><\/tr>
Philadelphia, PA<\/td>$8,855<\/td>$1,549<\/td>31.3%<\/td>$42,836<\/td><\/tr>
Houston, TX<\/td>$8,995<\/td>$1,715<\/td>27.4%<\/td>$45,331<\/td><\/tr>
Washington, DC<\/td>$15,225<\/td>$2,351<\/td>31.9%<\/td>$70,000<\/td><\/tr>
Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL<\/td>$10,850<\/td>$1,854<\/td>25.0%<\/td>$45,071<\/td><\/tr>
Atlanta, GA<\/td>$9,205<\/td>$1,487<\/td>37.6%<\/td>$48,000<\/td><\/tr>
Boston, MA<\/td>$17,500<\/td>$2,831<\/td>18.1%<\/td>$59,000<\/td><\/tr>
San Francisco, CA<\/td>$30,625<\/td>$4,522<\/td>16.3%<\/td>$85,000<\/td><\/tr>
Detroit, MI<\/td>$6,825<\/td>$1,210<\/td>36.9%<\/td>$37,400<\/td><\/tr>
Riverside, CA<\/td>$14,245<\/td>$2,238<\/td>20.9%<\/td>$50,000<\/td><\/tr>
Phoenix, AZ<\/td>$10,973<\/td>$1,648<\/td>30.9%<\/td>$49,618<\/td><\/tr>
Seattle, WA<\/td>$18,725<\/td>$2,892<\/td>20.3%<\/td>$65,000<\/td><\/tr>
Minneapolis-St Paul, MN<\/td>$10,500<\/td>$1,761<\/td>27.1%<\/td>$46,200<\/td><\/tr>
San Diego, CA<\/td>$21,910<\/td>$3,268<\/td>12.8%<\/td>$60,891<\/td><\/tr>
St. Louis, MO<\/td>$6,755<\/td>$1,176<\/td>38.5%<\/td>$38,000<\/td><\/tr>
Tampa, FL<\/td>$8,698<\/td>$1,486<\/td>31.4%<\/td>$42,770<\/td><\/tr>
Baltimore, MD<\/td>$10,325<\/td>$1,645<\/td>33.7%<\/td>$48,446<\/td><\/tr>
Denver, CO<\/td>$15,750<\/td>$2,376<\/td>20.7%<\/td>$58,000<\/td><\/tr>
Pittsburgh, PA<\/td>$6,230<\/td>$1,104<\/td>40.5%<\/td>$38,466<\/td><\/tr>
Portland, OR<\/td>$14,963<\/td>$2,355<\/td>19.4%<\/td>$54,000<\/td><\/tr>
Charlotte, NC<\/td>$9,345<\/td>$1,477<\/td>35.6%<\/td>$46,000<\/td><\/tr>
Sacramento, CA<\/td>$15,768<\/td>$2,428<\/td>17.3%<\/td>$51,000<\/td><\/tr>
San Antonio, TX<\/td>$8,642<\/td>$1,587<\/td>27.3%<\/td>$42,803<\/td><\/tr>
Orlando, FL<\/td>$9,520<\/td>$1,585<\/td>30.3%<\/td>$45,710<\/td><\/tr>
Cincinnati, OH<\/td>$6,650<\/td>$1,153<\/td>39.7%<\/td>$39,349<\/td><\/tr>
Cleveland, OH<\/td>$5,425<\/td>$1,001<\/td>39.0%<\/td>$34,811<\/td><\/tr>
Kansas City, MO<\/td>$8,488<\/td>$1,471<\/td>31.4%<\/td>$43,200<\/td><\/tr>
Las Vegas, NV<\/td>$10,675<\/td>$1,619<\/td>30.6%<\/td>$46,000<\/td><\/tr>
Columbus, OH<\/td>$7,525<\/td>$1,356<\/td>35.5%<\/td>$44,400<\/td><\/tr>
Indianapolis, IN<\/td>$7,403<\/td>$1,212<\/td>36.6%<\/td>$40,000<\/td><\/tr>
San Jose, CA<\/td>$39,900<\/td>$5,827<\/td>12.1%<\/td>$97,821<\/td><\/tr>
Austin, TX<\/td>$12,250<\/td>$2,186<\/td>23.1%<\/td>$55,000<\/td><\/tr>
Virginia Beach, VA<\/td>$9,013<\/td>$1,428<\/td>38.9%<\/td>$46,865<\/td><\/tr>
Nashville, TN<\/td>$10,773<\/td>$1,680<\/td>26.7%<\/td>$47,163<\/td><\/tr>
Providence, RI<\/td>$10,990<\/td>$1,875<\/td>22.1%<\/td>$38,965<\/td><\/tr>
Milwaukee, WI<\/td>$7,175<\/td>$1,288<\/td>35.1%<\/td>$40,000<\/td><\/tr>
Jacksonville, FL<\/td>$8,855<\/td>$1,468<\/td>32.0%<\/td>$42,800<\/td><\/tr>
Memphis, TN<\/td>$6,592<\/td>$1,142<\/td>37.4%<\/td>$36,203<\/td><\/tr>
Oklahoma City, OK<\/td>$6,633<\/td>$1,165<\/td>37.3%<\/td>$38,000<\/td><\/tr>
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY<\/td>$7,000<\/td>$1,143<\/td>35.5%<\/td>$35,876<\/td><\/tr>
Hartford, CT<\/td>$8,575<\/td>$1,590<\/td>29.4%<\/td>$41,000<\/td><\/tr>
Richmond, VA<\/td>$9,450<\/td>$1,462<\/td>30.7%<\/td>$42,000<\/td><\/tr>
New Orleans, LA<\/td>$7,665<\/td>$1,281<\/td>34.2%<\/td>$37,000<\/td><\/tr>
Buffalo, NY<\/td>$6,125<\/td>$1,183<\/td>32.1%<\/td>$33,959<\/td><\/tr>
Raleigh, NC<\/td>$10,535<\/td>$1,656<\/td>27.9%<\/td>$44,600<\/td><\/tr>
Birmingham, AL<\/td>$7,175<\/td>$1,103<\/td>35.0%<\/td>$34,705<\/td><\/tr>
Salt Lake City, UT<\/td>$12,950<\/td>$1,936<\/td>24.5%<\/td>$50,001<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

* Data in chart assumes a 3.5% down payment 
<\/em>**Includes insurance and property tax.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1<\/sup> the minimum required for an FHA-insured mortgage <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2<\/sup> Assuming no more than 30% of their income is spent on housing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOURCE Zillow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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