AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CERTIFICATES.

HB 6938 increases the number of rental assistance certificates available for low-income renters in privately-owned housing. It directly affects families earning 50% or less of the area median income who rent in housing meeting health and safety standards. The bill requires the housing commissioner to boost certificate numbers (without specifying the exact amount) and allows certificates to be used statewide, promoting housing choice and racial/economic integration. It also mandates setting rent limits that align with federal standards to ensure affordability across all municipalities.