CT SB00260

Amends Section 8-347a to clarify that the assessment and mediation program for families at risk of homelessness, eviction, or foreclosure is not limited to those residing in "affordable housing" (defined as housing where monthly rent or mortgage does not exceed 60% of gross income).

Makes the program available to families with income not exceeding 60% of the state median income, with up to $2,000 in assistance per family from available appropriations.

Requires all families to participate in the assessment and mediation program before becoming eligible for grants under the rent bank program established under Section 8-347.

Authorizes the Commissioner of Housing to contract with local or regional nonprofit corporations and social service organizations with landlord-tenant mediation expertise to implement the program.

Requires the Commissioner of Housing to submit amendments to regulations implementing the expanded program provisions to the Legislative Regulation Review Committee by January 1, 2017; effective date October 1, 2016.