CT SB00215

Establishes veteran preference in the rental assistance program administered by the Commissioner of Housing for low-income families, giving preference to "preference eligible" veterans as defined in 5 USC 2108 when applicants have substantially equal housing needs.

Establishes veteran preference in housing authority projects, requiring housing authorities to give preference to "preference eligible" veterans when selecting tenants with substantially equal housing needs.

Applies to both tenant-based rental assistance certificates and housing authority-operated projects, with preference determinations made by the Commissioner of Housing and individual housing authorities respectively.

Effective date of October 1, 2014 for amendments to sections 17b-812, 8-45, and 8-48 of the general statutes.