Massachusetts S856 establishes a homelessness prevention program for families, youth, and adults at risk of homelessness.

Massachusetts S856 creates a homelessness prevention program administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The program provides rental and mortgage arrearage assistance to households with incomes at or below 50% of the area median income. Eligible households include families with children under 21, elders, persons with disabilities, and unaccompanied youth. The program aims to prevent homelessness, eviction, foreclosure, and utility shut-offs by offering cash benefits and services.

Massachusetts S856 establishes a homelessness prevention program for families, youth, and adults at risk of homelessness.

Massachusetts S856 creates a homelessness prevention program administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The program provides rental and mortgage arrearage assistance to households with incomes at or below 50% of the area median income. Eligible households include families with children under 21, elders, persons with disabilities, and unaccompanied youth. The program aims to prevent homelessness, eviction, foreclosure, and utility shut-offs by offering cash benefits and services.