Massachusetts H1491 changes CHAMP to prioritize local residents over non-screened emergency applicants.
Massachusetts H1491 amends the CHAMP program, which is the state's internet-based, centralized waitlist system for public housing. The bill reverts the program to prioritize local residents over applicants who have not been screened as emergency applicants. It also eliminates the ability for applicants to self-certify their emergency status. This change aims to ensure that local residents are prioritized in the housing application process.
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