Massachusetts S961 establishes a homelessness prevention program for at-risk families, youth, and adults.

Massachusetts S961 creates a homelessness prevention program administered by the executive office of housing and livable communities. This program provides rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to eligible households at risk of homelessness, eviction, or foreclosure. Eligible households include families with children under 21, elders, persons with disabilities, and unaccompanied youth. The program prioritizes households with incomes at or below 30% of the area median income. Assistance includes cash benefits for arrearages, short-term rental or utility payments, and broker fees.

Massachusetts S961 establishes a homelessness prevention program for at-risk families, youth, and adults.

Massachusetts S961 creates a homelessness prevention program administered by the executive office of housing and livable communities. This program provides rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to eligible households at risk of homelessness, eviction, or foreclosure. Eligible households include families with children under 21, elders, persons with disabilities, and unaccompanied youth. The program prioritizes households with incomes at or below 30% of the area median income. Assistance includes cash benefits for arrearages, short-term rental or utility payments, and broker fees.