Establishes the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program to provide rental assistance to low-income households.
The bill codifies the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program, offering rental assistance to low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income households. It sets eligibility criteria, including income limits not exceeding 80 percent of the area median income. The program provides mobile and project-based vouchers to help households obtain affordable housing. It mandates inspections of assisted units to ensure they meet fitness standards and requires data collection on voucher usage.
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