CT HB05374

Establishes a Department of Veterans' Affairs pilot program providing tax credits to eligible sponsors who offer transitional housing to homeless veterans and their families

Defines eligible program participants as homeless veterans or homeless surviving spouses/minor children of deceased veterans, excluding remarried surviving spouses

Allows tax credits up to $5,000 per year for eligible sponsors against state income tax, with one credit per sponsor per year and no repeated credits for the same participants

Requires sponsors to apply for tax vouchers at least 90 days after providing housing, with the department determining eligibility and issuing vouchers to submit with tax returns

Mandates the Department of Veterans' Affairs submit an evaluation report to the legislature by January 1, 2014, assessing program operation, effectiveness, participant outcomes, and recommendations for continuation or termination