Amendment ID: S2292-21

Amendment 21

Preference for Veterans' Families

Mr. Ross moves to amend the amendment by inserting at the end thereof the following new section:-

"Section XX. All government and non-governmental programs that provide funding for M.G.L. Chapter 40B housing shall utilize a lottery process in selecting buyers and/or renters for such housing units, in which all eligible applicants shall participate. From such lottery, appropriate households will be chosen for occupation in such housing. The lottery shall give preference to households in which one or more members is the parent or spouse of a veteran at the time of the application, is a resident of the city or town, and meets the financial requirements of Chapter 40B."