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MA H3881

Relative to protections and housing opportunities for seniors


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Introduced
06/13/2019
In Committee
06/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development establish a rental assistance program for certain persons over the age of 75 years. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to establish a rental assistance program for persons over the age of 75 years through the Department of Housing and Community Development. The program would provide mobile and project-based vouchers to eligible households whose income does not exceed 80% of the area median income, with at least 75% of new vouchers targeted to households whose income does not exceed 30% of the area median income. The monthly rent paid by each household would be between 30% and 40% of their income, with the Commonwealth accepting funds from federal authorities to administer the program.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5089 (on 11/04/2020)

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