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DC B24-0893

DC B24-0893
Rapid Re-Housing Reform Amendment Act of 2022


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Introduced
06/27/2022
In Committee
07/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/20/2022

Introduced Session

24th Council

Bill Summary

A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 to reform the Rapid Re-Housing Program to ensure that individuals and families do not pay more than 30% of their income toward rent, to require the assessment of Rapid Re-Housing participants for the receipt of permanent housing vouchers, to make case management services for Rapid Re-Housing participants optional, and to establish eligibility and prioritization criteria for Targeted Affordable Housing vouchers.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 to reform the Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) program. It ensures that individuals and families participating in RRH do not pay more than 30% of their income towards rent. The bill also requires the assessment of RRH participants for eligibility for permanent housing vouchers, such as permanent supportive housing or targeted affordable housing. Additionally, the bill makes case management services for RRH participants optional and establishes eligibility and prioritization criteria for Targeted Affordable Housing vouchers.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (on 10/20/2022)

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