Housing

signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SB 2328: Real property; clarify eviction procedures, provide procedure for removal from RV parks.

SB 2328 clarifies eviction procedures for residential tenants and RV park residents in Mississippi. It requires landlords to provide tenants 72 hours after a court-ordered removal to retrieve personal property, and mandates law enforcement to physically remove occupants (not just post notices) to hand possession to landlords. The bill also establishes specific rules for RV park removals, allowing owners to remove residents for certain violations but prohibiting removal based on race, disability, or other protected characteristics. Tenants must still be given access to their property during the 72-hour period following removal.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies eviction procedures with 72-hour property retrieval window and prohibits discriminatory removals, strengthening tenant protections during housing disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 473: Department of Child Protection Services; require to create certain transition-aged youth aftercare housing program.

HB 473 requires Mississippi's Department of Child Protection Services to establish a housing program for young adults aged 18-24 who were previously in foster care after age 16. The program provides emergency housing and supportive services to help these individuals maintain stable housing, aligning with federal homelessness definitions. It mandates the department to create rules, dedicate annual funding, and use state or federal resources (like Chafee Program funds) without discrimination based on race, gender, or disability. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, directly supporting vulnerable former foster youth transitioning to adulthood.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates mandatory housing program for foster youth to prevent homelessness, using federal funds to address housing instability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 505: Mississippi Special Needs Housing Steering Council; create.

HB 505 creates the Mississippi Special Needs Housing Steering Council to develop and oversee a new state housing program. The council, composed of state agency leaders and community advocates (including a resident representative), will assist the Mississippi Home Corporation in designing housing solutions for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and other special needs populations - such as formerly incarcerated persons, people with HIV/AIDS, or homeless families - as defined by the council. Key provisions require the program to provide bridge funding and community-integrated housing, with funding sourced from the Mississippi Affordable Housing Development Fund or a dedicated sustainable source. The bill establishes a formal structure for coordination but does not directly change existing housing laws or funding levels.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates council to develop housing solutions for homeless families and special needs populations, directly addressing homelessness and expanding affordable housing options.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness Housing Finance

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 717: State identification for homeless persons; authorize.

HB 717 authorizes Mississippi's Commissioner of Public Safety to create an alternative state identification card for homeless individuals, removing the requirement for proof of address. The bill directly affects homeless Mississipians who lack a fixed residence, as defined by the law (including those living in shelters or temporary accommodations). Key provisions amend state code to allow this alternative ID without federal Real ID Act conflicts, while maintaining standard card validity periods and fee structures for other applicants. The bill does not change eligibility for non-homeless residents but specifically streamlines ID access for those experiencing homelessness.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves ID barrier preventing homeless individuals from accessing housing services and stability, directly addressing homelessness as a housing policy issue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 787: Mississippi Employer-Assisted Housing Teacher Program; remove requirement that loan recipients must reside in county of employment.

HB 787 removes a requirement that teachers receiving Mississippi's employer-assisted housing loans must live in the county where they work. The bill affects licensed teachers in areas designated by the State Board of Education as having critical teacher shortages, who currently receive up to $6,000 in interest-free loans. It changes the existing rule by eliminating the residency restriction (though the program still requires teachers to serve three years in shortage areas to convert the loan to a grant). The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and would have taken effect July 1, 2025, if passed.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves residency barrier for teacher housing loans in shortage areas, easing retention and recruitment to strengthen educator support in critical education needs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves residency restriction for teacher housing loans, expanding access to affordable housing assistance in shortage areas without limiting program benefits.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves residency restriction for teacher housing loans, expanding access to employment-linked housing benefit without limiting where workers can live, strengthening a specific worker benefit.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1346: Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and Community Advisory Council on Homelessness; create within DHS.

HB 1346 creates two new bodies within Mississippi's Department of Human Services: an Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and a Community Advisory Council on Homelessness. The Task Force (comprising state agency leaders) must develop a statewide plan to reduce homelessness and improve housing stability, while the Advisory Council (with community members including people with lived experience of homelessness) provides annual recommendations to the Task Force. Both entities are required to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature, starting in 2025. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and has not become law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates entities to develop statewide homelessness plan and improve housing stability, directly addressing homelessness reduction per summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 29: Mississippi Fair Housing Act; create.

HB 29, the Mississippi Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in housing and real estate transactions based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status. It bans practices like refusing to sell or rent property, discriminatory advertising, and denying financing to protected groups, while voiding discriminatory conditions on property ownership. The law includes limited exceptions for small owner-occupied rentals (e.g., duplexes with owner residency) and religious organizations operating housing for members of their faith. It also protects individuals who oppose discrimination from retaliation by landlords, brokers, or lenders.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on protected classes, voiding discriminatory practices and ensuring fair access to housing transactions. Exceptions are limited.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Renters

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1278: Hometown Heroes Home Loan Guaranty Program; establish.

HB 1278 establishes the Hometown Heroes Home Loan Guaranty Program to help eligible firefighters, law enforcement officers, nurses, and teachers secure conventional home loans for their primary residence. To qualify, applicants must have at least four years of continuous full-time employment in their profession and certify they will apply for homestead exemption. The program creates a dedicated "Hometown Heroes Home Loan Guaranty Fund" in the state treasury, administered by the Department of Finance and Administration, which will provide loan guarantees using state appropriations without lapsing unspent funds at year-end. This fund will cover loan guaranties for qualified individuals seeking conventional financing for home purchases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes dedicated loan guaranty program to increase homeownership access for essential workers, directly funding housing affordability through a state-administered fund.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Property Taxes

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2252: Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation Program (NHRP); direct Mississippi Home Corporation to establish using federal funds.

SB 2252 directs the Mississippi Home Corporation to establish a Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation Program (NHRP) using federal funds (like ARPA and CDBG) to assist low-income homeowners. The program prioritizes owner-occupied properties in municipalities, focusing on correcting health/safety issues, improving energy efficiency, fixing lead paint, and bringing homes up to building codes. It creates a revolving fund in the state treasury to ensure unspent funds remain available for future use, with annual reports to the legislature. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and never became law.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly prioritizes improving energy efficiency in housing rehabilitation, directly advancing energy efficiency standards through federal funds.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingDirects federal funds for low-income housing rehab, prioritizing health/safety fixes and energy efficiency, creating a revolving fund for sustainability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Community Development Homeownership

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2251: Mississippi Fair Housing Act; enact.

SB 2251, the Mississippi Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in housing and real estate transactions based on race, religion, sex, disability, or familial status. It bans practices like refusing to rent/sell property, discriminatory advertising, or denying financing based on these protected characteristics, while allowing exceptions for small family rentals (e.g., owner-occupied homes with ≤2 units). The bill also prohibits retaliation against those reporting violations and establishes civil remedies for affected individuals. The legislation died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on protected classes, strengthening tenant protections and preventing exclusionary practices per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Renters

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