CT HB06938

Commissioner of Housing must increase the number of rental assistance program certificates issued by January 1, 2026, with the specific number left blank in the bill text

Program serves low-income families earning no more than 50% of the area median family income who live in privately-owned rental housing

Commissioner must administer the program to promote housing choice and encourage racial and economic integration, allowing certificates to be used in any municipality statewide

Maximum rent levels set by municipality, but federal Housing Choice Voucher Program fair market rents apply when they exceed state-established maximums

Effective date of July 1, 2025, amending Section 8-345 of the general statutes