Establishes a homelessness prevention program for low-income families at risk of eviction or utility shut-off.

The bill creates the residential assistance for families in transition (RAFT) program, administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. It provides cash benefits and rental assistance to households at or below the area median income who face homelessness, eviction, foreclosure, or utility shut-off within the next 12 months. Eligible households include families with children, elders, persons with disabilities, and unaccompanied youth. Benefits can cover rental or utility payments and other related expenses, up to 12 months' rent.

Establishes a homelessness prevention program for low-income families at risk of eviction or utility shut-off.

The bill creates the residential assistance for families in transition (RAFT) program, administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. It provides cash benefits and rental assistance to households at or below the area median income who face homelessness, eviction, foreclosure, or utility shut-off within the next 12 months. Eligible households include families with children, elders, persons with disabilities, and unaccompanied youth. Benefits can cover rental or utility payments and other related expenses, up to 12 months' rent.