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Supporters press legislature to codify Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program
Summary
Developers, tenants and advocates told the Joint Committee on Housing that codifying the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) into law would stabilize long-term rental assistance and protect vulnerable households; tenants described current anxiety under annual renewals.
Developers, regional administrators and tenants urged the Joint Committee on Housing to codify the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) so households can rely on a stable, long-term state-funded voucher.
Why it matters: MRVP provides project- and tenant-based rental assistance to very-low-income households and is used to ensure long-term affordability in many developments. Several witnesses said the program’s rules are currently set through the annual…
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