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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
25th 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. The key provisions include:
1. Ensuring that individuals and families in RRH pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent.
2. Requiring the assessment of RRH participants for the receipt of permanent housing vouchers, such as permanent supportive housing or targeted affordable housing, within 6 months of program entry.
3. Making case management services for RRH participants optional, with the exception of those receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.
4. Establishing eligibility and prioritization criteria for Targeted Affordable Housing vouchers, which provide long-term rental assistance to individuals and families experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.
The bill aims to improve housing stability and affordability for individuals and families in the RRH program and provide a pathway to more permanent housing solutions.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Anita Bonds (D)*,
Janeese George (D)*,
Christina Henderson (I)*,
Kenyan McDuffie (I)*,
Phil Mendelson (D)*,
Brooke Pinto (D)*,
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Housing (on 02/07/2023)
Bill Topics
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ Homelessness
- ‐ Housing and Community Development for Low and Middle Income Persons
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B25-0047 | 01/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/52107/Introduction/B25-0047-Introduction.pdf | 01/20/2023 |
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