An Act promoting housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve housing stability for families in Massachusetts by strengthening the HomeBASE program. HomeBASE provides rental assistance to low-income families. The bill intends to expand eligibility and increase the amount of assistance available, ultimately helping more families avoid homelessness and maintain stable housing. It is part of a series of similar bills focused on this issue.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility criteria for the HomeBASE program.
- Increases the maximum amount of rental assistance provided.
- Provides additional support for families with children.
- Streamlines the application process for HomeBASE assistance.
- Allows for greater flexibility in using rental assistance funds.
Who is affected
- Low-income families
- Renters in Massachusetts
- Housing assistance recipients
Notable changes
- Potential increase in the amount of rental assistance provided.
- Expansion of eligibility to include more families.
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Sponsors
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14 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
James B. Eldridge
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