Coastal Working Waterfront Housing Resilience Act

This bill establishes a Coastal Working Waterfront Housing Resilience Program within the Department of Marine Resources to provide competitive grants and technical assistance to municipalities, housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations for the construction or retrofit of affordable homes in coastal communities threatened by flooding or erosion. Eligible projects must incorporate science-based resilience measures, remain affordable for working families, and include reasonable protections for year-round residents and local fishing families whose livelihoods depend on continued access to nearby working waterfronts. Implementation is subject to legislative appropriation and coordination with applicable state and local coastal regulations.