HAVEN Act: Lower Rents, More Housing, and Anti-Discrimination Protections
This act aims to reduce monthly rent payments for individuals in federal rental assistance programs by adjusting how payments are calculated. It also bans discrimination in housing based on source of income and expands the housing choice voucher program to help more families find suitable housing. Additionally, the act provides funds for housing search assistance and increases the number of available vouchers.
Key points
Lower Rents: Individuals in federal housing assistance programs will pay 20% of their income towards rent, down from 30%.
Anti-Discrimination: Landlords cannot refuse to rent based on a person's lawful source of income (e.g., benefits, housing vouchers).
More Housing Vouchers: The housing choice voucher program will significantly expand, with millions of new vouchers available in the coming years.
Housing Search Assistance: Housing agencies will receive funds to help families find suitable units and engage with landlords.
Entitlement to Vouchers: Five years after the act's enactment, every eligible family will be entitled to receive a housing voucher.
Status:
Introduced
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