The bill, known as Substitute Bill No. 6890, aims to revise the existing rental assistance program by updating the definitions and eligibility criteria for participants. It replaces the previous language in Section 8-345 of the general statutes, which defined "housing" and "low-income family," with clearer definitions that include terms such as "certificate holder" and "commissioner." The bill specifies that the rental assistance program will provide support for low-income families living in or seeking to live in privately-owned rental housing, and it emphasizes compliance with state and local health, housing, building, and safety codes for eligible housing units.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the administration of the program, including the establishment of maximum rent levels for municipalities and the requirement for timely inspections of housing units. It allows for the use of electronic signatures and submissions for program administration and outlines the process for certificate holders to locate suitable housing within a year, with the possibility of a six-month extension. The bill also ensures that the commissioner will actively seek to utilize all appropriated funds annually and provides a framework for regulations to be adopted to implement these changes effectively.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 8-345
HSG Joint Favorable Substitute: 8-345
File No. 263: 8-345
APP Joint Favorable: 8-345