Revises provisions relating to housing authorities. (BDR 25-554)
What changed between versions
Authorizes the creation of regional housing authorities in counties with populations between 100,000 and 700,000, allowing multiple local authorities within the county to merge.
Allows regional housing authorities to operate certain projects for profit and enter into public-private partnerships to finance housing.
Changes the composition of regional housing authorities to include seven commissioners appointed by the county, the largest city, the second largest city, and one recipient of housing assistance.
Increases the maximum compensation for housing authority commissioners from $240 per month to $250 per meeting attended and removes the monthly cap.
Revises tenant preference rules to align strictly with federal requirements and removes specific income limitations that were previously set by the authority.
Updates and clarifies legal definitions for 'veteran' and 'serviceman or servicewoman' within the context of housing authority laws.