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This bill requires recipients of funding from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for residential property projects to offer housing counseling services to prospective residents. The bill defines key terms, including "approved housing counseling agency" as an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing counseling services, and "housing counseling" as personalized assistance that addresses a client's unique financial circumstances and housing challenges. Specifically, any organization receiving DHCD funding to construct, acquire, or rehabilitate residential housing must agree to provide housing counseling services through HUD-certified housing counselors employed by an approved housing counseling agency. These counseling services aim to help potential residents overcome specific obstacles to achieving their housing goals. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing time for implementation and preparation by potential funding recipients.

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