Budget Amendment ID: FY2012-S3-266

ECO 266

HOMEBASE RENT CLARIFICATION

Messrs. DiDomenico and Eldridge and Ms. Fargo and Mr. Donnelly moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0108, by inserting after the words “housing does not exceed 80 per cent of the fair market rent for such housing, as determined in accordance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; provided further, that” the following words:-

“the department shall allow for a higher monthly rent in the event that a household already housed who is transitioning to this program from another time-limited assistance program would be displaced due to the restriction on fair market rent; and the department”; and in said item by inserting after the words, “be able to access shelter if no other viable option exists until a housing unit is available for the family to rent utilizing benefits hereunder;” the following words:-

“provided further that every rental unit shall be inspected for compliance with the state sanitary code or substantially similar requirements to ensure its safety for occupants;” and in said item by inserting after the words,

“shall include a process whereby families eligible for short-term housing assistance under this item shall be provided with temporary housing” the following words:-

“and shall also delegate authority for exceeding 80 per cent of fair market for assistance for rents to the administering agencies so as to facilitate providing housing for households expeditiously;”