Housing Bills
HB2877 - Creates the Covid 19 Emergency Housing Assistance Act
This bill is designed to provide a safety net for individuals and families suffering from financial hardships due to COVID-19
Individuals and families will have a form of protection when facing homelessness, instability, or any other critical hardship caused by Covid-19. Their health and well-being won't be jeopardized, housing assistance will be provided in order to preserve their families stability and livelihoods.
HB3331- Expands Access to the Homeless Prevention Program
HB 3331 amends the Homelessness Prevention Act by making changes to the types of assistance offered to households to prevent homelessness. Payment of a rent or mortgage arrearage
Payment of a security deposit. Payment of rent or mortgage.
HB 3331 adds that in no case shall the total assistance for a household be greater than the equivalent of 6 months of rent or mortgage payments.