Rural Housing Accessibility Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Bill 119 s 1091, also known as the "Port-In Housing Choice Voucher Absorption Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of port-in housing choice vouchers in public housing agencies. The bill specifically requires certain public housing agencies to absorb these vouchers, which are designed to help low-income individuals and families afford housing in the private market.

The bill outlines the process by which public housing agencies must absorb these vouchers, including providing information to voucher holders about available units, conducting inspections of units, and ensuring that voucher holders are able to use their vouchers in a timely manner. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the voucher absorption process.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 1091 is to ensure that low-income individuals and families have access to affordable housing through the use of port-in housing choice vouchers. By requiring public housing agencies to absorb these vouchers, the bill aims to streamline the process and make it easier for voucher holders to find and secure housing in the private market.