Easier Access to Affordable Housing in Mountain Communities
This act aims to improve access to affordable housing for residents of mountain communities, especially low-income individuals and seasonal workers. It establishes a program allowing local governments more flexibility in calculating area median income, potentially increasing eligibility for housing assistance programs. Additionally, a study will be conducted to identify better ways to support housing affordability in these regions.
Key points
Local governments can now calculate area median income for housing programs using ZIP Code data or groups of bordering counties, potentially helping more people qualify for housing assistance.
The act applies to programs like public housing, rental assistance, homeless programs, and supportive housing for the elderly or disabled, directly impacting housing availability for those in need.
A study will be conducted to identify new methods for income calculation and other metrics to make housing more affordable for low-income families and seasonal workers in mountain communities.
Introduced
Citizen Poll