Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-325-R1

Redraft ECO 325

Somerville Pilot to Prevent Older Adults from Experiencing Homelessness

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Somerville to establish a short-term housing bridge pilot program to facilitate interim housing stability for individuals applying for more affordable permanent housing situations; provided further, that eligibility for the pilot program shall include households with individuals: (i) age 60 or older residing in the city of Somerville, who are otherwise eligible for housing under item 7004-9005 or item 7004-9024; (ii) with incomes not more than 80 per cent of the area median income; and (iii) at risk of eviction due to their inability to consistently pay rent; provided further, that households participating in the pilot program shall not, while receiving such assistance, be required to pay more than 30 per cent of their monthly adjusted income for rent” and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”.