Amendment ID: S3018-613

Amendment 613

Promoting Housing Stability by Allocating Budget Surplus and ARPA Funds to Expand Access to RAFT

Mr. Timilty, Ms. DiZoglio, Mr. Eldridge, Ms. Edwards, Ms. Chang-Diaz, Mr. Gomez, Ms. Gobi and Ms. Rausch move that the proposed new text be amended by adding the following new item:-

7004-XXXX  For a reserve to promote housing stability for families and individuals at risk of eviction or homelessness; provided, that not less than $250,000,000 shall be expended to supplement funds available under line item 7004-9316 for the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition program; provided further, reserve funds shall be made available to otherwise eligible households with incomes above 50 per cent of area median income but below 80 per cent area median income; provided further, that to be eligible for funds or services from this reserve, it is not necessary for a household to be have received a shut-off notice from a utility company, notice to quit, or summary process summons and complaint or otherwise be subject to the summary process pursuant to chapter 239; provided further, funds from said reserve shall be available to cover up to 12 months in combined rental arrearage and forward rent payments for eligible households; provided further, under said reserve, the department and administering agencies shall make direct payments available to tenants whose landlords are unresponsive or refuse payments ………………………………… $250,000,000.