State Rep. John R. Bell, IV has introduced legislation in the North Carolina House designed to aid nonprofits working on affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families, the North Carolina State House reports.
Known as HB 1072 and filed April 28 in the 2025 regular session, the bill carries the short title: ‘Affordable Housing Infrastructure Development.’
The following summary, developed from the official bill text, includes both direct detail and clarification to aid understanding of its key aspects.
The Affordable Housing Infrastructure Development Loan Program would be created through this legislation and managed by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, offering below-market revolving loans to qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits constructing affordable units for low- and moderate-income residents. These loans could cover land acquisition, predevelopment, and infrastructure, but not the costs of building or renovating homes. For mixed-income developments, at least 40% of units must serve low- and moderate-income individuals, and the financial benefits must directly aid those necessary households. The measure allocates $50 million in one-time General Fund appropriations for fiscal year 2026-27 and is set to take effect July 1, 2026.
Of the four lawmakers backing the measure, Carla D. Cunningham has introduced the highest number of bills—41—during the 2025 regular session.
To become law, legislation in North Carolina undergoes a multi-step process. Initial filing is followed by committee review and requires three readings in both chambers. If amendments occur following passage in one chamber, both chambers must reconcile any differences before forwarding the finalized bill to the governor, who then has 10 days during session or 30 when adjourned to sign, veto, or let the bill pass without a signature.
For complete bill listings and legislative actions, see this page.
Bell, who earned his BA from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington in 2001, has been active in the General Assembly since 2013, representing District 10 after succeeding Karen Kozel.
Bell is a Republican elected to the North Carolina State House in 2013 for the state’s 10th House district, succeeding Karen Kozel.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R. Bell, IV, Carla D. Cunningham, Chris Humphrey, and Robert T. Reives, II | HB 1072 | 04/28/2026 | Affordable Housing Infrastructure Development. |
| John R. Bell, IV | HB 1058 | 04/27/2026 | Walnut Creek Deannex. |
| John R. Bell, IV | HB 1015 | 07/24/2025 | General Assembly Appointments. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Jennifer Balkcom, Karl E. Gillespie, and Matthew Winslow | HB 895 | 04/10/2025 | Emergency Citizen Pilot Training Program. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Donna McDowell White, Grant L. Campbell, MD, and Robert T. Reives, II | HB 906 | 04/10/2025 | Reagan’s Law. |
| John R. Bell, IV | HB 907 | 04/10/2025 | NC Recovery and Resiliency Act. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Julia C. Howard, Robert T. Reives, II, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 909 | 04/10/2025 | State Infrastructure Bank Board. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Brian Biggs, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 945 | 04/10/2025 | Reporting of Sexual Assault on School Buses. |
| John R. Bell, IV and Jimmy Dixon | HB 972 | 04/10/2025 | Funds for Public Projects in Wayne County. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Brian Biggs, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 985 | 04/10/2025 | Increase Punishment for Assaulting Teachers. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Brenden H. Jones, David Willis, and Destin Hall | HB 780 | 04/03/2025 | All Pro Dads & Responsible Fatherhood NC. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Carla D. Cunningham, Jeff Zenger, and Mark Brody | HB 661 | 04/01/2025 | Building Industry Efficiency Act of 2025. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Allen Chesser, Donnie Loftis, and Vernetta Alston | HB 612 | 03/31/2025 | Fostering Care in NC Act. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Allen Chesser, Diane Wheatley, and Edward C. Goodwin | HB 540 | 03/26/2025 | Additional Funds for Patriot Star Scholarship. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Allison A. Dahle, Mark Brody, and Wyatt Gable | HB 520 | 03/25/2025 | Abuse and Deception by Telemarketers. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Bill Ward, Stephen M. Ross, and Steve Tyson | HB 496 | 03/24/2025 | Patriotic Youth Group Access. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Grant L. Campbell, MD, Timothy Reeder, MD, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 434 | 03/18/2025 | Lower Healthcare Costs. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Allen Chesser, Jeff Zenger, and Mike Schietzelt | HB 402 | 03/13/2025 | Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Brian Turner, Cody Huneycutt, and Karl E. Gillespie | HB 382 | 03/12/2025 | Elk Permit Auction/Raffle. |
| John R. Bell, IV | HB 385 | 03/12/2025 | Competition Parity Act. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Dean Arp, Donny Lambeth, and Larry C. Strickland | HB 389 | 03/12/2025 | Child Care Workforce Pilot Program. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Robert T. Reives, II, Stephen M. Ross, and Terry M. Brown Jr. | HB 283 | 03/04/2025 | Small Business Investment Grant Program. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Dudley Greene, Jennifer Balkcom, and Kelly E. Hastings | HB 251 | 02/27/2025 | Various Disaster Recovery Reforms. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Brian Echevarria, Dennis Riddell, and Donnie Loftis | HB 214 | 02/25/2025 | Faithful Article V Commissioner Act. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Jennifer Balkcom, John Sauls, and Karl E. Gillespie | HB 177 | 02/24/2025 | Reduce Barriers to State Employment. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Brian Biggs, Jennifer Balkcom, and Neal Jackson | HB 186 | 02/24/2025 | The Stars and Stripes Commitment Act. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Jennifer Balkcom, Julia C. Howard, and Ya Liu | HB 187 | 02/24/2025 | Credit Union Update. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Jeff Zenger, Jennifer Balkcom, and Neal Jackson | HB 133 | 02/17/2025 | NC Farmland and Military Protection Act. |
| John R. Bell, IV and Dudley Greene | HB 47 | 02/04/2025 | Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 – Part I. |
| John R. Bell, IV, Allen Chesser, Erin Paré, and Harry Warren | HB 11 | 01/29/2025 | No Tax on Tips, Overtime, Bonus Pay. |
| John R. Bell, IV, David Willis, Grant L. Campbell, MD, and Harry Warren | HB 12 | 01/29/2025 | Observe Standard Time All Year. |
