RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.

Repeals the sunset of provisions streamlining the public housing evictions process.

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Amends pre-eviction procedures for public housing tenants delinquent in rent payment, to require delivery of notice by certified mail. Clarifies that an eviction hearing is a contested case proceeding and requires that notice so inform tenants in plain language. Reenacts an administrative appeal process.

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Increases the amount of conveyance tax revenues deposited into the rental housing trust fund. Establishes a new state affordable housing tax credit decoupled from the federal tax credit. Allows rent supplement funds to be used for operating expenses of state low-income housing. Provides income tax deductions for contribution of land for affordable housing and for keeping private rental units affordable. Increases the low-income renters' tax credit and eligibility therefor. Authorizes issuance of revenue bonds to finance maintenance and repair of public housing units, infrastructure development for affordable housing, housing loan programs, and mortgage security and guarantee programs. Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to finance downpayment loans for eligible homebuyers and interim construction loans. Appropriates funds for operating subsidies of state low-income housing units and homeless and transitional housing and services.

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Creates a general excise tax credit for construction of affordable housing.