Easier Voter Registration for Federally Assisted Housing Residents
New rules will make it easier for people living in federally assisted housing to register to vote. Their lease or annual income recertification will also serve as a voter registration application, unless they decline. Housing owners will help with registration, providing forms and language support.
Key points
Lease agreements or annual income recertifications for federally assisted housing will automatically serve as voter registration applications.
Owners of assisted housing units will become voter registration agencies, offering assistance and forms.
Mandatory training for employees and language assistance for limited English proficiency citizens will be provided.
Owners must report regularly on voter registration activities, with penalties for non-compliance.
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