SB2512 amends Hawaii housing assistance criteria to prioritize applicants most in need.

SB2512 amends Section 201H-31 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to revise the criteria for housing assistance. The bill prioritizes applicants most in need of housing assistance based on available funds. It mandates the consideration of factors such as household income, number of dependents, age, physical disabilities, and displacement by governmental actions. The bill also allows for the consideration of returning residents who have graduated from higher education within the past two years. The changes take effect upon approval.

SB2512 amends Hawaii housing assistance criteria to prioritize applicants most in need.

SB2512 amends Section 201H-31 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to revise the criteria for housing assistance. The bill prioritizes applicants most in need of housing assistance based on available funds. It mandates the consideration of factors such as household income, number of dependents, age, physical disabilities, and displacement by governmental actions. The bill also allows for the consideration of returning residents who have graduated from higher education within the past two years. The changes take effect upon approval.