CT SB00312

Adds veterans' preference to the rental assistance program for low-income families, giving preference to "preference eligible veterans" as defined in 5 USC 2108 when applicants have substantially equal housing needs and eligibility.

Adds veterans' preference to housing authority projects, requiring housing authorities to give preference to "preference eligible veterans" when admitting applicants with substantially equal housing needs.

Applies to both tenant-based rental assistance certificates administered by the Commissioner of Social Services and public housing projects operated by local housing authorities.

Takes effect immediately upon passage and amends Connecticut General Statutes sections 17b-812 and 8-45.