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MA H84

To further provide a rental arrearage program


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance administer a rental and mortgage arrearage program for certain low-income households. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to establish a rental and mortgage arrearage program within the Department of Transitional Assistance. The program would provide financial assistance to low-income households (with incomes at or below 130% of the federal poverty limit) who are at risk of becoming homeless within the next 12 months. The benefits would cover up to four times the monthly rental or mortgage liability to prevent the loss of housing. The Department would coordinate with other state agencies and offices, like the Massachusetts Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness, to streamline the application process, provide additional support services, and promote homelessness prevention and housing stability.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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