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This bill authorizes the Department of Housing to enter into lease agreements, either directly or through partnerships with nonprofit organizations, to provide temporary housing for homeless individuals. Specifically, the bill appropriates $5 million from the General Fund, allocated across two fiscal years (ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027), to support these lease agreements and temporary housing initiatives. The funding will enable the Department of Housing to secure temporary housing solutions for homeless persons, potentially by working with nonprofit partners to identify and lease appropriate housing spaces. This approach aims to address the immediate housing needs of homeless individuals by providing them with temporary shelter and potentially creating pathways to more stable housing situations.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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