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CT HB06138
Bill
Status
Passed
7/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Housing Committee
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AI Summary
- Establishes a residence mobility counseling program within the Department of Housing to help individuals and families relocate to higher opportunity areas, effective October 1, 2015
- Eligible participants must currently hold a Section 8 housing voucher from the federal Housing and Urban Development program or a state rental assistance certificate
- Counseling services include providing information on communities, schools, employment and services; locating suitable rental housing; negotiating with landlords regarding voucher transfers, deposits and payments; and serving as liaison to support successful transitions
- Department of Housing shall designate opportunity areas using mapping analysis that assesses census tract level educational, economic and neighborhood characteristics including education data and crime rates, with analysis made publicly available online
- Commissioner of Housing must submit annual program reports to the General Assembly
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Residence Mobility Counseling For Subsidized Housing.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/2/2015
Committee Referrals
Housing1/22/2015
Full Bill Text
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