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42 U.S.C. § 1437z–8 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437z–8. Collection of information on tenants in tax credit projects
(a) In general
Each State agency administering tax credits under section 42 of title 26 shall furnish to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, not less than annually, information concerning the race, ethnicity, family composition, age, income, use of rental assistance under section 1437f(o) of this title or other similar assistance, disability status, and monthly rental payments of households residing in each property receiving such credits through such agency. Such State agencies shall, to the extent feasible, collect such information through existing reporting processes and in a manner that minimizes burdens on property owners. In the case of any household that continues to reside in the same dwelling unit, information provided by the household in a previous year may be used if the information is of a category that is not subject to change or if information for the current year is not readily available to the owner of the property.
(b) Standards
The Secretary shall establish standards and definitions for the information collected under subsection (a), provide States with technical assistance in establishing systems to compile and submit such information, and, in coordination with other Federal agencies administering housing programs, establish procedures to minimize duplicative reporting requirements for properties assisted under multiple housing programs.
(c) Public availability
The Secretary shall, not less than annually, compile and make publicly available the information submitted to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a).
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated for the cost of activities required under subsections (b) and (c) $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2009 and $900,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title I, § 36, as added Pub. L. 110–289, div. B, title VIII, § 2835(d), July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2874.)
42 U.S.C. § 1437aa to 1437ee (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 1437aa to 1437ee. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–330, title V, § 501(a), Oct. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 4041
text: Section 1437aa, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title II, § 201, as added June 29, 1988, Pub. L. 100–358, § 2, 102 Stat. 676; amended Nov. 28, 1990, Pub. L. 101–625, title V, § 572(2), 104 Stat. 4236; Oct. 28, 1992, Pub. L. 102–550, title I, § 122(a), 106 Stat. 3708, related to establishment of separate program of assisted housing for Indians and Alaska Natives.
text: Section 1437bb, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title II, § 202, as added June 29, 1988, Pub. L. 100–358, § 2, 102 Stat. 676; amended Nov. 28, 1990, Pub. L. 101–625, title V, §§ 516, 572(1), 104 Stat. 4199, 4236; Oct. 28, 1992, Pub. L. 102–550, title I, § 122(b), 106 Stat. 3709, related to mutual help homeownership opportunity program.
text: Section 1437cc, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title II, § 203, as added June 29, 1988, Pub. L. 100–358, § 2, 102 Stat. 679; amended Nov. 28, 1990, Pub. L. 101–625, title V, § 572(2), 104 Stat. 4236; Oct. 28, 1992, Pub. L. 102–550, title I, § 122(c), 106 Stat. 3709, related to public housing maximum contributions, provision of related facilities and services, and accessibility to physically handicapped persons.
text: Section 1437dd, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title II, § 204, as added June 29, 1988, Pub. L. 100–358, § 2, 102 Stat. 679; amended Nov. 28, 1990, Pub. L. 101–625, title V, § 572(1), 104 Stat. 4236, related to annual report under section 3536 of this title.
text: Section 1437ee, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title II, § 205, as added June 29, 1988, Pub. L. 100–358, § 2, 102 Stat. 680, related to issuance of regulations to carry out this subchapter.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1997, except as otherwise expressly provided, see section 107 of Pub. L. 104–330, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4101 of Title 25, Indians.
42 U.S.C. § 1437ff (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437ff. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–625, title IX, § 959, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4423, which related to waiver of matching funds requirements in Indian housing programs, was transferred to section 4104 of Title 25, Indians.
42 U.S.C. § 1437aaa (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437aaa. Program authority
(a) In general
The Secretary is authorized to make—
(1) planning grants to help applicants to develop homeownership programs in accordance with this subchapter; and
(2) implementation grants to carry out homeownership programs in accordance with this subchapter.
(b) Authority to reserve housing assistance
In connection with a grant under this subchapter, the Secretary may reserve authority to provide assistance under section 1437f of this title to the extent necessary to provide replacement housing and rental assistance for a nonpurchasing tenant who resides in the project on the date the Secretary approves the application for an implementation grant, for use by the tenant in another project.
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title III, § 301, as added Pub. L. 101–625, title IV, § 411, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4148; amended Pub. L. 102–550, title I, § 181(a)(2)(A), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3735.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–550 struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated for grants under this subchapter $68,000,000 for fiscal year 1991 and $380,000,000 for fiscal year 1992. Any amount appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 101–625, title IV, § 401, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4148, provided that: “This title [enacting this subchapter and subchapter IV (§ 12871 et seq.) of chapter 130 of this title, amending sections 1437c, 1437f, 1437l, 1437p, 1437r, and 1437s of this title and section 1709 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1437c and 1437aa of this title] may be cited as the ‘Homeownership and Opportunity Through HOPE Act’.”
heading: Establishment and Implementation of Requirements by Secretary
text: Pub. L. 101–625, title IV, § 418, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4161, provided that: “Not later than the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date that funds authorized under title III of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [this subchapter] first become available for obligation, the Secretary shall by notice establish such requirements as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 411–419) of title IV of Pub. L. 101–625, enacting this subchapter, amending sections 1437c, 1437f, 1437l, 1437p, 1437r, and 1437s of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1437c and 1437aa of this title]. Such requirements shall be subject to section 553 of title 5, United States Code. The Secretary shall issue regulations based on the initial notice before the expiration of the 8-month period beginning on the date of the notice.”
42 U.S.C. § 1437aaa–5 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437aaa–5. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter:
(1) The term “applicant” means the following entities that may represent the tenants of the project:
(A) A public housing agency.
(B) A resident management corporation, established in accordance with requirements of the Secretary under section 1437r of this title.
(C) A resident council.
(D) A cooperative association.
(E) A public or private nonprofit organization.
(F) A public body, including an agency or instrumentality thereof.
(2) The term “eligible family” means—
(A) a family or individual who is a tenant in the public housing project on the date the Secretary approves an implementation grant;
(B) a low-income family; or
(C) a family or individual who is assisted under a housing program administered by the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture (not including any non-low income families assisted under any mortgage insurance program administered by either Secretary).
(3) The term “homeownership program” means a program for homeownership meeting the requirements under this subchapter.
(4) The term “recipient” means an applicant approved to receive a grant under this subchapter or such other entity specified in the approved application that will assume the obligations of the recipient under this subchapter.
(5) The term “resident council” means any incorporated nonprofit organization or association that—
(A) is representative of the tenants of the housing;
(B) adopts written procedures providing for the election of officers on a regular basis; and
(C) has a democratically elected governing board, elected by the tenants of the housing.
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title III, § 306, as added Pub. L. 101–625, title IV, § 411, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4158; amended Pub. L. 104–330, title V, § 501(c)(2), Oct. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 4042.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 104–330, § 501(c)(2)(A), struck out “(including an Indian housing authority)” after “agency”.
Par. (2)(A). Pub. L. 104–330, § 501(c)(2)(B), struck out “or Indian” after “public”.
heading: Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 104–330 effective Oct. 1, 1997, except as otherwise expressly provided, see section 107 of Pub. L. 104–330, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4101 of Title 25, Indians.
42 U.S.C. § 1437aaa–6 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437aaa–6. Relationship to other homeownership opportunities
The program authorized under this subchapter shall be in addition to any other public housing homeownership and management opportunities, including opportunities under section 1437c(h) 1 of this title.
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title III, § 307, as added Pub. L. 101–625, title IV, § 411, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4159; amended Pub. L. 104–330, title V, § 501(c)(3), Oct. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 4042; Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 518(a)(2)(C), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2551.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 1437c(h) of this title, referred to in text, was repealed and a new section 1437c(h), relating to audits, was added by Pub. L. 105–276, title V, §§ 518(a)(1)(A), 566, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2551, 2632. See 1998 Amendment note below.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–276, which directed amendment of text by striking out “section 5(h) and” in original (a reference to section 1437c(h) of this title), could not be executed because the word “and” does not appear.
1996—Pub. L. 104–330 struck out “and subchapter II of this chapter” after “section 1437c(h) of this title”.
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by title V of Pub. L. 105–276 effective and applicable beginning upon Oct. 1, 1999, except as otherwise provided, with provision that Secretary may implement amendment before such date, except to extent that such amendment provides otherwise, and with savings provision, see section 503 of Pub. L. 105–276, set out as a note under section 1437 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 104–330 effective Oct. 1, 1997, except as otherwise expressly provided, see section 107 of Pub. L. 104–330, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4101 of Title 25, Indians.
42 U.S.C. § 1437aaa–7 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437aaa–7. Limitation on selection criteria
In establishing criteria for selecting applicants to receive assistance under this subchapter, the Secretary may not establish any selection criterion or criteria that grant or deny such assistance to an applicant (or have the effect of granting or denying assistance) based on the implementation, continuation, or discontinuation of any public policy, regulation, or law of any jurisdiction in which the applicant or project is located.
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title III, § 308, as added Pub. L. 101–625, title IV, § 411, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4159.)
42 U.S.C. § 1437aaa–8 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437aaa–8. Annual report
The Secretary shall annually submit to the Congress a report setting forth—
(1) the number, type, and cost of public housing units sold pursuant to this subchapter;
(2) the income, race, gender, children, and other characteristics of families participating (or not participating) in homeownership programs funded under this subchapter;
(3) the amount and type of financial assistance provided under and in conjunction with this subchapter;
(4) the amount of financial assistance provided under this subchapter that was needed to ensure continued affordability and meet future maintenance and repair costs; and
(5) the recommendations of the Secretary for statutory and regulatory improvements to the program.
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title III, § 309, as added Pub. L. 101–625, title IV, § 411, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4159.)
42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437bbb. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to demonstrate the effectiveness of authorizing local governments and municipalities, in coordination with the public housing agencies for such jurisdictions—
(1) to receive and combine program allocations of covered housing assistance; and
(2) to design creative approaches for providing and administering Federal housing assistance based on the particular needs of the jurisdictions that—
(A) provide incentives to low-income families with children whose head of the household is employed, seeking employment, or preparing for employment by participating in a job training or educational program, or any program that otherwise assists individuals in obtaining employment and attaining economic self-sufficiency;
(B) reduce costs of Federal housing assistance and achieve greater cost-effectiveness in Federal housing assistance expenditures;
(C) increase the stock of affordable housing and housing choices for low-income families;
(D) increase homeownership among low-income families;
(E) reduce geographic concentration of assisted families;
(F) reduce homelessness through providing permanent housing solutions;
(G) improve program management; and
(H) achieve such other purposes with respect to low-income families, as determined by the participating local governments and municipalities in coordination with the public housing agencies; 1
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title IV, § 401, as added Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 561, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2616.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title IV, § 411, as added by Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 561, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2624, provided that: “This title [enacting this subchapter] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 [Oct. 21, 1998].”
42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437bbb–2. Program allocation and covered housing assistance
(a) Program allocation
In each fiscal year, the amount made available to each participating jurisdiction under the demonstration program under this subchapter shall be equal to the sum of the amounts of covered housing assistance that would otherwise be made available under the provisions of this chapter to the public housing agency for the jurisdiction.
(b) Covered housing assistance
For purposes of this subchapter, the term “covered housing assistance” means—
(1) operating assistance under section 1437g of this title (as in effect before the effective date under section 503(a) of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998);
(2) modernization assistance under section 1437l of this title (as in effect before the effective date under section 503(a) of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998);
(3) assistance for the certificate and voucher programs under section 1437f of this title (as in effect before the effective date under section 503(a) of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998);
(4) assistance from the Operating Fund under section 1437g(e) of this title;
(5) assistance from the Capital Fund under section 1437g(d) of this title; and
(6) tenant-based assistance under section 1437f of this title (as amended by the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998).
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title IV, § 403, as added Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 561, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2618.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, referred to in subsec. (b), is title V of Pub. L. 105–276, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2518. Section 503(a) of the Act is set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 1437 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Section 1437l of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), was repealed by Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 522(a), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2564.
42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437bbb–3. Applicability of requirements under programs for covered housing assistance
(a) In general
In each fiscal year of the demonstration program under this subchapter, amounts made available to a participating jurisdiction under the demonstration program shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as such amounts would be subject to if made available under the provisions of this chapter pursuant to which covered housing assistance is otherwise made available under this chapter to the public housing agency for the jurisdiction, except that—
(1) the Secretary may waive any such term or condition identified by the jurisdiction to the extent that the Secretary determines such action to be appropriate to carry out the purposes of the demonstration program under this subchapter; and
(2) the participating jurisdiction may combine the amounts made available and use the amounts for any activity eligible under the programs under sections 1437f and 1437g of this title.
(b) Number of families assisted
In carrying out the demonstration program under this subchapter, each participating jurisdiction shall assist substantially the same total number of eligible low-income families as would have otherwise been served by the public housing agency for the jurisdiction had the jurisdiction not participated in the demonstration program under this subchapter.
(c) Protection of recipients
This subchapter may not be construed to authorize the termination of assistance to any recipient receiving assistance under this chapter before October 21, 1998, as a result of the implementation of the demonstration program under this subchapter.
(d) Effect on ability to compete for other programs
This subchapter may not be construed to affect the ability of any applying or participating jurisdiction (or a public housing agency for any such jurisdiction) to compete or otherwise apply for or receive assistance under any other housing assistance program administered by the Secretary.
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title IV, § 404, as added Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 561, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2619.)
42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437bbb–4. Program requirements
(a) Applicability of certain provisions
Notwithstanding section 1437bbb–3(a)(1) of this title, the Secretary may not waive, with respect to any participating jurisdiction, any of the following provisions:
(1) The first sentence of paragraph (1) of section 1437a(a) of this title (relating to eligibility of low-income families).
(2) Section 1437n of this title (relating to income eligibility and targeting of assistance).
(3) Paragraph (2) of section 1437a(a) of this title (relating to rental payments for public housing families).
(4) Paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 1437f(o) of this title (to the extent such paragraphs limit the amount of rent paid by families assisted with tenant-based assistance).
(5) Section 1437p of this title (relating to demolition or disposition of public housing).
(b) Compliance with assistance plan
A participating jurisdiction shall provide assistance using amounts received pursuant to this subchapter in the manner set forth in the plan of the jurisdiction approved by the Secretary under section 1437bbb–5(a)(2) of this title.
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title IV, § 405, as added Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 561, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2619.)
42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–6 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437bbb–6. Training
The Secretary, in consultation with representatives of public and assisted housing interests, may provide training and technical assistance relating to providing assistance under this subchapter and may conduct detailed evaluations of up to 30 jurisdictions for the purpose of identifying replicable program models that are successful at carrying out the purposes of this subchapter.
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title IV, § 407, as added Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 561, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2623.)
42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–7 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437bbb–7. Accountability
(a) Maintenance of records
Each participating jurisdiction shall maintain such records as the Secretary may require to—
(1) document the amounts received by the jurisdiction under this chapter and the disposition of such amounts under the demonstration program under this subchapter;
(2) ensure compliance by the jurisdiction with this subchapter; and
(3) evaluate the performance of the jurisdiction under the demonstration program under this subchapter.
(b) Reports
Each participating jurisdiction shall annually submit to the Secretary a report in a form and at a time specified by the Secretary, which shall include—
(1) documentation of the use of amounts made available to the jurisdiction under this subchapter;
(2) any information as the Secretary may request to assist the Secretary in evaluating the demonstration program under this subchapter; and
(3) a description and analysis of the effect of assisted activities in addressing the objectives of the demonstration program under this subchapter.
(c) Access to documents by Secretary and Comptroller General
The Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any duly authorized representative of the Secretary or the Comptroller General, shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records maintained by a participating jurisdiction that relate to the demonstration program under this subchapter.
(d) Performance review and evaluation
(1) Performance review
Based on the performance standards established under section 1437bbb–5(b)(4) of this title, the Secretary shall monitor the performance of participating jurisdictions in providing assistance under this subchapter.
(2) Status report
Not later than 60 days after the conclusion of the second year of the demonstration program under this subchapter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an interim report on the status of the demonstration program and the progress each participating jurisdiction in achieving the purposes of the demonstration program under section 1437bbb of this title.
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title IV, § 408, as added Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 561, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2623.)
42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–8 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1437bbb–8. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Jurisdiction
The term “jurisdiction” means—
(A) a unit of general local government (as such term is defined in section 12704 of this title) that has boundaries, for purposes of carrying out this subchapter, that—
(i) wholly contain the area within which a public housing agency is authorized to operate; and
(ii) do not contain any areas contained within the boundaries of any other participating jurisdiction; and
(B) a consortia of such units of general local government, organized for purposes of this subchapter.
(2) Participating jurisdiction
The term “participating jurisdiction” means, with respect to a period for which such an agreement is made, a jurisdiction that has entered into an agreement under section 1437bbb–5(b)(3) of this title to receive assistance pursuant to this subchapter for such fiscal year.
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title IV, § 409, as added Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 561, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2624.)