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MS SB2250
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Hillman Frazier
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Mississippi Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund administered by Mississippi Home Corporation to provide loans, grants, and other assistance for affordable housing development and homeownership programs for extremely low-income to moderate-income individuals and families.
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Creates an advisory council of at least 11 members representing diverse demographics and stakeholders to recommend fund policies and review annual fund reports and operations.
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Requires minimum 15-year affordability periods for all housing projects financed by the fund, with at least 60% benefiting low-income individuals, 15% benefiting extremely low-income individuals, and 55% benefiting rural areas.
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Imposes a $5.00 per customer entry fee on sexually oriented businesses providing live nude entertainment for audiences of two or more people, with all collected fees deposited into the Housing Opportunity Fund.
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Authorizes municipalities to establish their own Municipal Affordable Housing Opportunity Funds in coordination with Mississippi Home Corporation through memoranda of understanding.
Legislative Description
MS Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund; establish and authorize Mississippi Home Corporation to administer.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016