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S 956

Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by April Baskin and 11 co-sponsors

Overview: S 956 establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to address the need for affordable housing options for ind

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Bill Summary · S 956

Overview: S 956 establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to address the need for affordable housing options for independent seniors by creating a new state-funded program to provide financial assistance and support.

Key Provisions:
- Establishes an "Affordable Independent Senior Housing Assistance Program" within the state's housing agency
- Provides grants and subsidies to developers and operators of affordable independent senior housing units
- Requires assisted housing units to be affordable to seniors with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income
- Directs the housing agency to set eligibility criteria, application processes, and other program guidelines

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Independent seniors with limited incomes will have increased access to affordable housing options
- Developers and operators of affordable senior housing will be able to access financial assistance through the program
- The state's housing agency will be responsible for administering the new assistance program

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been reported and committed to the state finance committee for further consideration
- The specific timeline for implementation and funding allocations are not provided in the available information

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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