Under the bill, evacuees earning less than 50% of the median income of area will be eligible to receive assistance for affordable housing. Following approval of their applications, voucher holders will be able to choose a unit from the private market.
They will not pay the full market price of the unit. They will only use 30% of their adjust income towards the rent. The federal government will directly pay the remaining amount to the property owner.
Several local officials in Florida support the Disaster Displacement Act of 2017. They include Orland Mayor Buddy Dyer, Osceola County Commissioner Fred Hawkins and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava.
The legislation is heading to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration.
