An Act to amend and extend laws relating to housing and urban development, and for other purposes
PL 91-152 (S.2864), enacted 12/24/1969

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PUBLIC LAW 91-152-DEC. 24, 1969 
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Public Law 91-152 
AN A C T 
December 24, 1969 
To amend and extend laws relating to housing and urban development, and for 
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other purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That this Act may u^an^nlvTo'* 
be cited as the "Housing and Urban Development Act of 1969". 
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SEC. 2. Section 305(g) of the National Housing Act is amended— 
so stat. 733. 
(1) by striking out "$1,000,000,000" and inserting in lieu thereof 
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"$2,500,000,000"; 
(2) by inserting "at par" immediately after "and to purchase"; 
and 
(3) by striking out "$15,000", "$17,500", and "$22,500" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "$17,500", "$20,000", and "$25,000", 
respectively. 
TITLE I—MOKTGAGE CREDIT 
EXTENSION OF PROGRAMS 
SEC. 101. (a) Section 2(a) of the National Housing Act is amended ^"g^'^**!?^' 
by striking out "January 1,1970" in the first sentence and inserting in 
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lieu thereof "October 1, 1970". 
(b) Section 217 of such Act is amended— 
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(1) by striking out "title VIII, or title X " and inserting in 
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lieu thereof "section 235, section 236, title VIII, title X, or title 
X I " ; and 
(2) bv striking out "January 1, 1970" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "October 1, 1970". 
(c) Section 221(f) of such Act is amended by striking out "Janu- Ante^^^^'Al^' 
ary 1, 1970" in the fifth sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
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"October 1, 1970". 
(d) Section 235 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof 
the following new subsection: 
"(m) No mortgage shall be insured under this section after October 
1, 1971, except pursuant to a commitment to insure before that date." 
(e) Section 236 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof f
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the lollowmg new subsection: 
"(n) No mortgage shall be insured under this section after October 
1, 1971, except pursuant to a commitment to insure before that date." 
(f) Section 809(f) of such Act is amended by striking out "January 
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1,1970" in the second sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 
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1970". 
(g) Section 810(k) of such Act is amended by striking out "January ^^ ^'"*- ^l^^' 
1,1970" in the second sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 
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1970". 
(h) Section 1002(a) of such Act is amended by striking out "Janu- AI^^^^"^'i2s^'' 
ary 1, 1970" in the second sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
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"October 1, 1970". 
(i) Section 1101(a) of such Act is amended by striking out "Janu- 
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ary 1, 1970" in the second sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
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"October 1, 1970". 
LOWER DOWNPAYMENTS FOR FHA-FINANCED SALES HOUSING 
SEC. 102. (a) Section 203(b)(2) of the National Housing Act is 7/staJ^466^'*' 
amended by striking out "$20,000" each place it appears and inserting 
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in lieu thereof "$25,000". 
82 Stat. 477. 
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(^) Section 220(d) (3) (A) (i) of sucli Act is amended by striking 
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out "$20,000*' each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof 
"$25,000". 
79 Stat. 470. 
(c) Sectiou 222(h)(3) of such Act is amended by striking out 
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^^) Section 234 (c) of such Act is amended by striking out "$20,000" 
^* eacli pLice it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "$25,000". 
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^*^^' ^^^- ('^)(1) Section 207(a) of the National Housing Act is 
amended— 
(A) by striking out "trailer coach mobile dAvellings" in para-
giuph (1) and inserting in lieu thereof "mobile homes"; 
(B) by striking out "trailer court or [)ark" in paragraph (6) and 
inserting in lieu thereof "mobile home court or park"; and 
(C) by striking out "trailer coach mobile dwellings" in para-
graph (6) and inserting in lieu thereof "mobile homes". 
78 Stat. 774. 
(2) Sectiou 207(c) (3) of such Act is amended by striking out 
"trailer courts or parks" and inserting in lieu thereof "mobile home 
courts or parks". 
(b) Section 207(c)(3) of such Act is amended by striking out 
"$1,800 per space or $500,000 per mortgage" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "$2,500 per space or $1,000,000 per mortgage". 
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(^) Section 2 of such Act is amended— 
(1) by inserting " ( i ) " after the words "for the purpose of" 
in the first sentence of subsection (a); 
(2) by inserting "; and for the purpose of (ii) financing the 
purchase of a mobile home to be used by the owner as his principal 
residence" before the period at the end of the first sentence of sub-
section (a) ; 
(3) l)y inserting "(other than mobile homes)" after "new resi-
dential structures" in clause (1) of subparagraph (iii) of the 
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second paragraph of subsection (a) ; 
(4) by inserting the following new sentence at the end of subsec-
tion (a) : "The Secretary is hereby authorized and directed, wdth 
respect to mobile homes to be financed under this section, to (i) 
prescribe minimum property standards to assure the livability and 
durability of the mobile home and the suitability of the site on 
which the mobile home is to be located; and (ii) obtain assurances 
from the borrower that the mobile home will be placed on a site 
which complies with the standards prescribed by the Secretary 
and with local zoning and other a/pplicable local requirements."; 
(5) by inserting ", except that an obligation financing the pur-
chase of a mobile home may be in an amount not exceeding 
$10,000" before the semicolon at the end of clause (1) in the first 
56 Stat. 305. 
seuteuce of subsection (b); 
(6) by inserting " : Provided, That an obligation financing the 
purchase of a mobile home may have a maturity not in excess 
of twelve years and thirty-two days" before the semicolon at the 
end of clause (2) in the first sentence of subsection (b); and 
(7) by striking out "real property" each place it appears in 
55 Stat. 364. 
subsectlou (c) (2) and inserting m lieu thereof "real or personal 
property". 
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M A X I M U M MORTGAGE AMOUNT UNDER SECTION 2 2 0 MULTIFAMILY 
HOUSING 
PROGRAM 
SEC. 104. Section 220(d) (3) (B) (i) of the National Housing Act yH^ll^'i^^^,'^'' 
is amended to read as follows: 
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"(i) not exceed $50,000,000;". 
MORTGAGE INSURANCE ON CONDOMINIUM UNITS FOR SERVICEMEN 
SEC. 105. Section 222(b)(1) of the National Housing Act is 
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amended by inserting "or 234(c)," immediately after "221(d) (2),". 
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ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS UNDER SECTION 
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FOR PURCHASER 
ASSUMING 
MORTGAGE 
SEC. 106. (a) Section 235(c) of the National Housing Act is 
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amended by striking out "subsection (]*)(4)" and inserting in lieu 
tliereof "subsection (i) or (j)(4)". 
(b) Section 235(b) (2) of such Act is amended by striking out the 
first proviso and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ": 
Provided, 
That if any cooperative member who has received assistance payments 
transfers his membership and occupancy rights to another person who 
satisfies the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary and 
undertakes the obligation to pay occupancy charges, the new coopera-
tive member may qualify for assistance payments upon the filing of 
ail application with respect to the dwelling unit involved to be 
occupied by him*'. 
AUTHORIZATION FOR ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS UNDER SECTIONS 2 35 AND 23G 
SEC. 107. (a) The second sentence of section 235(h) of the National 
Housing Act is amended by striking out "$100,000,000 on July 1,1969, 
and by $125,000,000 on July 1, 1970" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"$125,000,000 on July 1, 1969, by $125,000,000 on July 1, 1970, and 
by $170,000,000 on July 1, 1971". 
(b) The second sentence of section 236 (i) (1) of such Act is amended 
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by striking out "$100,000,000 on July 1, 1969. and by $125,000,000 on 
July 1, 1970" and inserting in lieu thereof "$125,000,000 on July 1, 
1969,-by $125,000,000 on July 1, 1970, and by $170,000,000 on July 1, 
1971". 
INTEREST R E D U C T I O N PAYMENTS UNDER SECTION 2 36 ON CERTAIN PROJECTS 
FINANCED UNDER STATE OR LOCAL HOUSING 
PROGRAMS 
SEC. 108. The proviso in section 236(b) of the National Housing Act 
is amended by striking out "with respect to a rental or cooperative 
housing project" and inserting in lieu thereof "with resi)ect to a 
mortgage or part thereof on a rental or cooperative housing project". 
ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS W I T H RESPECT TO EXISTING DWELLINGS 
UNDER SECTION 
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SEC. 109. Section 235(h)(3) of the National Housing Act is 
amended— 
(1) by inserting "and" at the end of subparagrapli (A); and 
(2) by striking out subparagraphs (B) and (C) and inserting 
in lieu thereof the following: 
"(B) 30 per centum of the total additional amount of contracts 
for assistance payments authorized by appropriation Acts to be 
made prior to July 1,1971,". 
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PREFERENCES I X 8ECTI0X 23 T MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM 
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^^^- 1^^- Section 237 (d) of the National Housing Act is amended— 
(1) by inserting "and in providing counseling services" after 
"applications"; and 
(2) by inserting "(1) to families which are eligible for assist-
ance payments under section 235, and (2)" after "this section". 
EXPANSION OF T H E F H A NURSING HOME PR0(}RAM TO INCLUDE 
INTERMEDIAl'E CARE FACILITIES 
73 Stat. 663. 
SEC. 111. Sectiou 232 of the National 'Housing Act is amended— 
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(1) by striking out subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof 
the following: 
"(a) The purpose of this section is to assist in the provision of 
facilities for either of the following purposes or for a combination of 
such purposes: 
" (1) The development of nursing homes for the care and treat-
ment of convalescents and other persons who are not acutely ill 
and do not need hospital care but who require skilled nu^rsing care 
and related medical services. 
" (2) The development of intermediate care facilities for the care 
of persons who, while not in need of nursing home care and treat-
ment, nevertheless are unable to live fully independently and who 
are in need of minimum but continuous care provided by licensed 
or trained personnel."; 
(2) by striking out "and" at the end of paragraph (1) of sub-
section (b); 
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(3) by redesignating paragraph (2) of subsection (b) as para-
graph (3) and inserting after paragraph (1) of such subsection 
the following new paragraph: 
"Intermediate 
"(2) tlic term 'intermediate care facility' means a proprietary 
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facility or facility of a private nonprofit corporation or associa-
tion licensed or regulated by the State (or, if there is no State law 
providing for such licensing and regulation by the State, by the 
municipality or other political subdivision in which the facility is 
located) for the accommodation of persons who, because of 
incapacitating infirmities, require minimum but continuous care 
but are not in need of continuous medical or nursing services; 
and"; 
(4) by striking out "a new or rehabilitated nursing home" in the 
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iutroductoTy text of subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof "a 
new or rehabilitated nursing home or intermediate care facility or 
combined nursing home and intermediate care facility"; 
(5) by striking out "operation of the nursing home" in sub-
section (d) (2) and inserting in lieu thereof "operation of the 
home or facility or combined home and facility"; 
73 Stat. 663. 
(g) by Striking out paragraph (4) of subsection (d) and insert-
ing in lieu thereof the following: 
"(4) The Secretary shall not insure any mortgage under this 
section unless he has received, from the State agency designated 
in accordance with section 604(a) (1) of the Public Health Serv-
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ice Act for the State in which is located the nursing home or 
intermediate care facility or combined nursing home and inter-
mediate care facility covered by the mortgage, a certification that 
(A) there is a need for such home or facility or combined home 
and facility, and (B) there are in force in such State or in the 
municipality or other political subdivision of the State in which 
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the proposed home or facility or combined home and facility is 
to be located reasonable minimum standards of licensure and 
methods of operation governing it. No such mortgage shall be 
insured under this section unless the Secretary has received such 
assurance as he may deem satisfactory from the State agency that 
such standards will be applied and enforced with respect to 
any home or facility or combined home and facility located in 
the State for w^hich mortgage insurance is provided under this 
section."; and 
(7) by adding at the end thereof the following new subsections: 
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"(g) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be 
necessary to carry out the provisions of this section relating to inter-
mediate care facilities, after consulting with the Secretary of Health, 
Education, and Welfare with respect to any health or medical aspects 
of the program which may be involved in such regulations. 
"(h) The Secretary shall also consult with the Secretary of Health, 
Education, and Welfare as to the need for and the availability of inter-
mediate care facilities in any area for which an intermediate care 
facility is proposed under this section." 
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PROJECTS 
SEC. 112. Section 101 (j) (1) (D) of the Housing and Urban Develop-
ment Act of 1965 is amended by inserting before the period at the end 
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thereof a comma and the following: "except that the foregoing limita- 
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tion may be increased to 40 per centum of the dwelling units in any 
such property if the Secretary determines that such increase is neces-
sary and desirable in order to provide additional housing for indi-
viduals and families meeting the requirements of subsection (c)". 
INCREASE I N M A X I M U M MORTGAGE AMOUNTS UNDER F H A INSURANCE 
PROGRAMS 
SEC 113. (a) (1) Section 203(b) (2) of the National Housing Act is 
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amended by striking out "$30,000", "$32,500", and "$37,500" wherever ^^u^usJ no9. 
they appear and inserting in lieu thereof "$33,000", "$35,750", and 
"$41,250", respectively. 
(2) Section 203 (h) of such Act is amended by striking out "$12,000" 
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and inserting in lieu thereof "$14,400". 
(3) Section 203 (i) of such Act is amended by striking out "$13,500" 
82 stat. 512. 
and inserting in lieu thereof "$16,200". 
(4) Section 203 (m) of such Act is amended by striking out "$15,000" 
82 stat. 512. 
and inserting in lieu thereof "$18,000". 
(b) (1) Section 207(c) (3) of such Act is amended by striking out 
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"$9,000", "$12,500", "$15,000", "$18,500", and "$21,000" wherever they 
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appear and inserting in lieu thereof "$9,900", "$13,750", "$16,500", 
"$20,350", and "$23,100", respectively. 
(2) Section 207(c) (3) of such Act is further amended by striking 
out "$10,500", "$18,000", "$22,500", and "$25,500" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "$11,550", "$19,800", "$24,750", and "$28,050", respec-
tively. 
(c) (1) Section 213(b) (2) of such Act is amended by striking out 
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"$9,000", "$12,500", "$15,000", "$18,500". and "$21,000" wherever they 
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appear and inserting in lieu thereof "$9,900", "$13,750", "$16,500", 
"$20,350", and "$23,100", respectively. 
(2) Section 213(b) (2) of such Act is further amended by striking 
out "$10,500", "$18,000", "$22,500", and "$26,500" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "$11,550", "$19,800", "$24,750", and "$28,050", respectively. 
75 Stat. 149. 
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71 Stat. 296; 
(^1) (1) Sectioii 220(d) (8) (A) (i) of sucli Act is amended by strik-
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iiig out "$30,000", "$32,500", "$37,500", and "$7,000" wherever they 
appear and inserting in lieu thereof "$33,000", "$35,750", "$41,250", 
and "$7,700", respectively. 
78 Stat. 775; 
(2) Sectiou 220(d) (3) (B) (iii) of such Act is amended by striking 
79 Stat. 467. 
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they appear and inserting- in lieu thereof "$9,900", "$13,750", "$16,500", 
"$20,350", and "$23,100", respectively. 
(3) Section 220(d) (3) (B) (iii) of such Act is further amended by 
striking out "$10,500", "$18,000", "$22,500", and "$25,500" wherever 
they appear and inserting in lieu thereof "$11,550", "$19,800", 
$24,750", and "$28,050", respectively. 
75 Stat. 155; 
(4) Scctiou 22()(h)(2) of sucli Act is amended by striking out 
79 Stat. 470. 
"$10,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$12,000". 
75 Stat. 149; 
(g) (1) Scctiou 221(d) (2) of such Act is amended by striking out 
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''$15,000", "$17,500", "$20,000", "$27,000", and "$33,000" wherever 
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they appear and inserting in lieu thereof "$18,000", "$21,000", 
"$24,000", "$32,400", and "$39,600", respectively. 
(2) Section 221(d) (2) of such Act is further amended by striking 
out "$25,000", "$32,000", and "$38,000" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"$30,000", "$38,400", and "$45,600", respectively. 
78 Stat. 775; 
(H) Sectiou 221(d) (3) (ii) of such Act is amended bv striking out 
79 Stat. 467. 
-$8,000", "$11,250", "$13,500", "$17,000", and "$19,250" wherever 
they appear and inserting in lieu thereof "$9,200", "$12,937.50", 
"$15,525", "$19,550", and "$22,137.50", respectively. 
(4) Section 221 (d) (3) (ii) of such Act is further amended by strik-
ing out "$9,500", "$16,000", "$20,000", and "$22,750" and inserting in 
lieu 
thereof 
"$10,925", "$18,400", "$23,000", and 
"$26,162.50", 
respectively. 
78 Stat. 775; 
^5) Sectiou 221(d) (4) (ii) of such Act is amended by striking out 
79 Stat. 467. 
"$8,000", "$11,250", "$13,500", "$17,000", and "$19,250" Avherever 
they appear and inserting in lieu thereof "$9,200", "$12,937.50", 
"$15,525*", ';$19,550*', and "$22,137.50", respectively. 
(6) Section 221(d) (4) (ii) of such Act is further amended by strik-
ing out "$9,500**, "$16,0(K)**, "$20,000", and "$22,750" and inserting in 
lieu 
thereof 
"$10,925*", "$18,400", "$23,000", and 
"$26,162.50", 
respectively. 
82 Stat. 483. 
(7) Sectlou 221(h) (6) (A) of such Act is amended by striking out 
"$15,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$18,000"'. 
79 Stat. 470. 
(f) Sectlou 222(b)(2) of such Act is amended by striking out 
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(g) (1) Section 231(c) (2) of such Act is amended bv striking out 
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they appear and inserting in lieu thereof "$8,800", "$12,375", "$14,850", 
"$18,700"', "$21,175", respectively. 
(2) Section 231(c) (2) of such Act is further amended by striking 
out "$9,500'", "$16,000"', "$20,000"', and "$22,750" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "$10,450"', "$17,600", "$22,000", and "$25,025", respectively. 
78 Stat. 780. 
(Jo.) (1) SectioH 234(c) of such Act is amended by striking out 
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78 Stat. 781; 
^2) Section 234(e)(3) of such Act is amended by striking out 
Stat. 468. 
"$9^000", "$12,500", "$15,000", "$18,500", and "$21,000" wherever they 
ai)])ear and in.serting in lieu thereof "$9,900*', "$13,750", "$16,500'"', 
"$20,350", and "$23,100", respectively. 
(3) Section 234(e) (3) of such Act is further amended bv striking 
out "$10,500", "$18,000", "$22,500", and "$25,500*' and inserting in lieu 
thereof "$11,550*", "$19,800", "$24,750", and "$28,050", respectively. 
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79 Stat. 494. 
(i) Section 235 of such Act is amended by striking out "$15,000", 
"$17,500", and "$20,000" wherever they appear and inserting in lieu 
thereof "$18,000", "$21,000", and "$24,000", respectively. 
(j) Section 237(c)(2) of such Act is amended by striking out 
"$15,000" and "$17,500" and inserting in lieu thereof "$18,000" and 
"$21,000", respectively. 
INCREASE IN GNMA PURCHASE AUTHORITY 
SEC. 114. Section 302(b) of the National Housing Act is amended— 
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(1) by striking out "exceeds or exceeded $17,500" in clause (3) of 
the proviso in the first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
"exceeds or exceeded $22,000"; 
(2) by striking out "that exceeds $17,500" in the second sentence 
and inserting in lieu thereof "that exceeds the otherwise applicable 
maximum amount"; and 
(3) by striking out "did not exceed $17,500" in the second sen-
tence and inserting in lieu thereof "did not exceed the otherwise 
applicable maximum amount". 
GNMA SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PURCHASES 
SEC. 115. Section 305 of the National Housing Act is amended by 
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adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: 
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"(j) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Associ-
ation is authorized to purchase pursuant to commitments or otherwise 
mortgages otherwise eligible for purchase under this section at a price 
equal to the unpaid principal amount thereof at the time of purchase, 
with adjustments for interest and any comparable items, and to sell 
such mortgages at any time at a price within the range of market 
prices for the particular class of mortgages involved at the time of 
sale as determined by the Association. Mortgages insured under title 
V of the Housing Act of 1049, except mortgages for above moderate 
63 stat. 432; 
income families insured under section 517(a) of such Act, are eligible ^^42'usc MVI-
for purchase under this section." 
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TITLE II—URBAN RENEWAL AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAMS 
URBAN RENEWAL GRANT AUTHORITY 
SEC. 201. Section 103(b) of the Housing Act of 1949 is amended— 
63 stat. 4i6; 
(1) by inserting before the period at the end of the first sen- ^^42'usc^i453 
tence the following: ", and by $1,700,000,000 on July 1, 1970"; 
and 
(2) by inserting after the first sentence the following new sen-
tence: "Not less than 35 per centum of the amounts available 
to the Secretary for grants under this title during each of the 
fiscal years beginning July 1, 1969, and July 1, 1970, shall be 
for grants under part B." 
82 stat. 518 
E X T E N S I O N 
O F U R B A N 
R E N E W A L 
A S S I S T A N C E TO T H E TRUST TERRITORY 
OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS AND TO INDIAN TRIBES 
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SEC. 202. (a) Section 110 (h) of the Housing Act of 1949 is amended 
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by striking out the second sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the 
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following: "The term 'State' includes the several States, the District 
of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory 
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of the Pacific Islands, the territories and possessions of the United 
States, and Indian tribes, bands, groups, and nations, including Alaska 
Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos, of the United States.'" 
(b) The first sentence of section 116 of such Act is amended by 
striking out "and counties" and inserting in lieu thereof "counties, 
and Indian tribes, bands, groups, and nations, including Alaska 
Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos, of the United States". 
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(c) The first sentence of section 117 of such Act is amended by 
striking out "and counties" and inserting in lieu thereof "counties, an& 
Indian tribes, bands, groups, and nations, including Alaska Indians, 
Aleuts, and Eskimos, of the United States". 
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i^"^ '^^^ ^^^* sentence of section 118 of such Act is amended by 
striking out "and counties" and inserting in lieu thereof "counties, 
and Indian tribes, bands, groups, and nations, including Alaska 
Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos, of the United States". 
EXTENSION o r PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY OF LOCAL GRANTS-IN-AID FOR CERTAIN 
URBAN RENEWAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 
SEC. 203. (a) The second paragraph of section 110(d) of the Hous-
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(1) by inserting "(except the second sentence of this para-
graph)" after "any other provision of this subsection"; and 
(2) by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: 
"In connection with any project for which an application is filed 
not later than the date of the enactment of the Housing and Urban 
Development Act of 1969 and which has not received Federal 
recognition (other than a project to which clause (2) of the second 
82 Stat. 519. 
Sentence of section 133(a) applies), the three-year period referred 
c 1469b. 
^^ above shall be extended to a period of four years prior to the 
authorization by the Secretary of a contract for loan or capital 
grant for the project." 
75 Stat. 169. 
(b) Sectiou 112(b) of such Act is amended— 
42 use 1463. 
^^^ j^y striking out "No expenditure" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "Subject to the second sentence of this subsection, no 
expenditure"; and 
(2) by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: 
"In connection with any project for which an application is filed 
not later than the date of the enactment of the Housing and Urban 
Development Act of 1969 and which has not received Federal 
recognition (other than a project to which clause (2) of the second 
sentence of section 133(a) applies), the seven-year period referred 
to in clause (1) of the preceding sentence shall be extended to a 
period of eight years prior to the authorization by the Secretary 
of a contract for a loan or capital grant for the project." 
42 use fie'gb 
(^) Section 133 (a) of such Act is amended— 
(1) by striking out "For" and inserting in lieu thereof "Exce])t 
as otherwise provided in this subsection, for"; 
(2) by striking out "the second paragraph" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "the first sentence of the second paragraph"; and 
(3) by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: 
"In connection with any neighborhood development program for 
which an application is filed not later than the date of the enact-
ment of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1969 and for 
which no contract for financial assistance under the program has 
been authorized by the Secretary, the three-year and seven-year 
periods referred to above shall be extended to periods of four 
and eight years, respectively, prior to authorization of (1) the 
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387 
first contract for financial assistance under the program which 
includes the urban renewal area benefited by the public improve-
ment or facility (or the expenditures) for which credit is claimed, 
or (2) a contract for a loan or capital grant for an urban renewal 
project authorized after the date of the enactment of the Housing 
and Urban Develpment Act of 1969 in an area which is benefited 
by the public improvement or facility (or the expenditures) for 
which credit is claimed and which was included in the neighbor-
hood development program application." 
INCLUSION o r ENCLOSED PEDESTRIAN MALLS AS ELIGIBLE URBAN 
RENEWAL 
ACTIVITIES 
SEC. 204. (a) Section 110(c)(3) of the Housing Act of 1949 is 
7o stat. io98. 
amended by inserting after "playgrounds," the following: "pedestrian 
malls and walkways (including in the case of an enclosed mall or 
walkway any necessary roofs, walls, columns, lighting, and climate 
control facilities),". 
(b) The first sentence of the second unnumbered paragraph follow-
ing paragraph (10) of section 110(c) of such Act is amended by 
7o stat. loss; 
inserting after "provided" the following: "in paragraph (3) with 
Wvsc^ueo. 
respect to enclosed pedestrian malls and walkways and as provided". 
REHABILITATION 
GRANTS 
SEC. 205. Section 115(c) of the Housing Act of 1949 is amended 82ltf!^52?^' 
by striking out "or (2) $3,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "or 
42 use ues. 
(2) $3,500". 
LOCAL GRANTS-IN-AID CREDIT FOR CERTAIN FACILITIES BUILT ON BEHALF 
OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES 
SEC. 206. Clause (A) (ii) of the second proviso in section 110(d) 
of the Housing Act of 1949 is amended by striking out "by a public 
8° stat. 1280. 
university' and inserting m lieu thereof "by or on behali 01 a public 
university". 
42 u s e 1460. 
INCOME LIMITATION UNDER REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM 
SEC. 207. Section 312(a) of the Housing Act of 1964 is amended by 
82 sta^. 523. 
striking out the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the follow- 
'*^^^' 
ing: "In making loans with respect to residential property under this 
section, priority shall be given to applications made by persons whose 
annual income, as determined pursuant to criteria and procedures 
established by the Secretary, is within the limitations prescribed by 
the Secretary for occupants of projects financed with below-market 
interest rate mortgages insured (in the area involved) under section 
221(d) (3) of the National Housing Act." 
75 stat. iso; 
^ 
^ ^ ^ 
= 
Ante, 
p. 384. 
12 u s e 1715Z. 
SUPPLEMENTAL 
GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE URBAN 
RENEWAL 
LOANS 
FROM 
PRIVATE SOURCES 
SEC. 208. The proviso in the first paragraph of section 102(c) of the 
Housing Act of 1949 is amended— 
82 stat. 522. 
(1) by striking out ", if"; 
(2) by striking out ", the interest rate on such a loan from a 
source other than the Federal Government is greater than the rate 
42 u s e 1452. 
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[83 STAT. 
at Avhich funds could be made available under the Federal loan 
contract,"; 
(3) by striking out "from such sources" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "from a source other than the Federal Government"; and 
(4) by inserting "or a supplemental grant in an amount which 
he determines is necessary to enable a local public agency to 
obtain funds from a source other than the Federal Government" 
immediately after "contract rate". 
79 Stat. 475. 
42 u s e 1455. 
REVIEW OF RELOCATION PLANS TINDER r R B A N RENEWAL PROGRAM 
SEC, 209. Section 105(c) of the Housing Act of 1949 is amended by 
adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: 
"(3) Within one year after the date of the enactment of this para-
graph, and every two years thereafter, the Secretary shall review each 
locality's relocation plan under this subsection and its effectiveness in 
carrying out such plan." 
REPLACEMENT OF HOUSING UNITS WHERE PROJECT INVOLVES DEMOLITION 
OR REMOVAL OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES 
^^63 Stat. 416; 
SEC. 210. Section 105 of the Housing Act of 1949 is amended by add-
42'use ^1455. 
i^? ^t the end thereof the following new subsection: 
"(h) If any urban renewal project which receives Federal recogni-
tion after the date of the enactment of this subsection includes the 
demolition or removal of any residential structure or structures 
(whether or not it is a project taken into account for purposes of apply-
ing subsection (f)), there shall be provided in the area within which 
the local public agency has jurisdiction (by construction or rehabilita-
tion) standard housing units for occupancy by low and moderate 
income families (including but not limited to units provided under 
Federal- or State-assisted housing programs and including units of 
low-rent housing in private accommodations assisted under section 23 
79 Stat. 455. 
of the LTuited States Housing Act of 1937) at least equal in number to 
the number of units occupied by such families prior to the demolition 
or removal of such structure or structures: Provided, That the Secre-
tary shall have authority where he deems it appropriate to take into 
account suitable housing outside such area for purposes of meeting the 
requirement of this subsection. If the Secretary finds that the percent-
age of vacancies for all existing housing units in the area within which 
the local public agency has jurisdiction is 5 per centum or greater, he 
may waive the requirements of this subsection to the extent that he 
determines there are existing standard housing units in such area which 
will be available for occupancy by low and moderate income families 
who are being displaced by the urban renewal project." 
LOANS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS 
50 Stat. 891. 
SEC. 211. Se<^tion 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 is 
42 use 1409. 
amended by striking out the third sentence. 
PT^BLIC HOUSING A N N U A L 
CONTRIBUTIONS 
SEC. 212. (a) The proviso in section 10(b) of the United States 
50 Stat. 8 92; 
Housiug Act of 1937 is amended by inserting after "any contract" the 
^42*usc ^410. 
following: ", although not limited to debt service requirements,". 
82 Stat. 503. 
(b) The first sentence of section 10(e) of such Act is amended by 
83 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 91-152-DEC. 24, 1969 
389 
striking out "$150,000,000 on July 1 in each of the years 1969 and 
1970" and inserting in lieu thereof "$225,000,000 on July 1, 1969, and 
$170,000,000 on July 1, 1970". 
REDUCED RENTALS FOR VERY LOW INCOME TENANTS OF PUBLIC 
HOUSING 
PROJECTS 
SEC. 213. (a) The second paragraph of section 2(1) of the United 
States Housing Act of 1987 is amended by inserting after "rents" the 
73 stat. eso; 
following: "(which may not exceed one-fourth of the family's income, ^^42'usc^i4'o2. 
as defined by the Secretary)". 
(b) The requirement in section 2(1) of the United States Housing 
Act of 1937 tliat the rents fixed by public housing agencies may not 
exceed one-fourth of a low-rent housing tenant's income shall be 
effective not later than ninety days following the date of the enactment^ 
of this Act. The requirement sliall not apply in any case in which the 
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development determines that 
limiting the rent of any tenant or class of tenants, as provided by such 
section 2(1), will result in a reduction in the amount of welfare 
assistance which would otherwise be provided to such tenant or class 
of tenants by a public agency. 
(c) The second sentence of section 14 of the United States Housing 
Act of 1937 is amended by inserting after "Government," the fol- 
^^ s*^*- "^^e. 
lowing: or is necessary to insure the Jow-rent character ox tlie project 
involved,". 
42 u s e 1414. 
42 u s e 1410. 
NOTIFICATIONS TO APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO PUBLIC 
HOUSING 
PROJECTS 
SEC. 214. Section 10(g) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ^^ sta^ i64^ 
is amended— 
(1) by striking out "and" at the end of paragraph (2) ; 
(2) by striking out the period at the end of paragraph (3) and 
inserting in lieu thereof "; and"; and 
(3) by adding after paragraph (3) a new paragraph as follows: 
"(4) the public housing agency shall promptly notify (i) any 
applicant determined to be ineligible for admission to the project 
of the basis for such determination and provide the applicant 
upon request, within a reasonable time after the determination is 
made, with an opportunity for an informal hearing on such deter-
mination, and (ii) any applicant determined to be eligible for 
admission to the project of the approximate date of occupancy 
insofar as such date can be reasonably determined." 
ROOM COST LIMITATIONS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING 
PROJECTS 
42 u s e 1415. 
SEC 215. The first sentence of section 15(5) of the United States 
Housing Act of 1937 is amended— 
\l f^^^- ^87. 
(1) by striking out "$2,400 per room ($3,500 per room" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "$2,800 per room ($3,900 per room"; 
(2) by striking out "$3,500 per room and $4,000 per room" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "$4,000 per room and $4,500 per room"; 
and 
(3) by striking out "$750 per room" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "$1,500 per room in the case of accommodations designed 
specifically for elderly families, or $1,400 per room in any other 
case," 
55 
390 
PUBLIC LAW 91-152-DEC. 24, 1969 
[83 STAT. 
MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES IN PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS 
SEC. 216. The last sentence of section 15(10) of the United States 
42 us^c 1
^
4
1
^
5 
Housing Act of 1937 is amended by striking out "July 1, 1970" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "July 1,1971". 
ELIMINATION OF WORKABLE PROGRAM REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO 
LOW-RENT HOUSING IN PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS AND OTHER LOW-RENT 
PUBLIC HOUSING, AND WITH RESPECT TO MORTGAGE INSURANCE UNDER 
SECTION 2 2 1 ( d ) ( 3 ) 
PROGRAM 
68 Stat. 623. 
SEC. 217. (a) Scction 101(c) of the Housing Act of 1949 is 
42 use 1451. 
J J 
^ 
® 
amended— 
(1) by striking out "or for annual contributions or capital 
grants pursuant to the United States Housing Act of 1937, as 
amended, for any project or projects not constructed or covered 
by a contract for annual contributions prior to August 1, 1956,"; 
(2) by striking out "or section 221 (d) (3)"; 
(3) by striking out" (i)", and "or (ii) section 221 (d) (3) of the 
•
7
5 Stat. 150. 
National Housing Act if payments with respect to the mortgaged 
property are made or are to be made under section 101 of the 
i2uscnois 
Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965,", in the first 
proviso; and 
(4) by striking out "or a contract for annual contributions or 
capital grants was entered into pursuant to the United States 
Housing Act of 1937,". 
(b) The second proviso in section 10(e) of the United States Hous-
75 Stat. 163. 
ing Act of 1937 is amended by striking out "no such new contract" and 
42 use 1410. 
^jj ^j^^^ follows dowu through "Housmg Act of 1949, and". 
79 Stat. 455; 
(c) Scctiou 23(f) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 is 
^42^use^i42ib. 
amended by striking out all that follows "this Act" where it first 
appears and inserting in lieu thereof "shall not apply to low-rent hous-
ing assisted or to be assisted under this section." 
AUTHORIZATION FOR HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY OR HANDICAPPED 
7/^8^457"' 
^^^- ^^^- Section 202(a) (4) of the Housing Act of 1959 is amended 
12 use i7"oiq. 
to read as follows: 
"(4) There is authorized to be appropriated for the purposes of 
this section not to exceed $500,000,000, which amount shall be increased 
by $150,000,000 on July 1, 1969. Amounts so appropriated shall con-
stitute a revolving fund to be used by the Secretary in carrying out 
this section." 
AUTHORIZATION FOR COLLEGE HOUSING DEBT SERVICE GRANTS 
?2 ITc f
7
°
4
9 
SEC. 219. Section 401(f) (2) of the Housing Act of 1950 is amended 
by striking out all that follows "exceed" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"$20,000,000, which amount shall be increased by $4,200,000 on July 1, 
1970." 
ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING IN ALASKA 
SEC. 220. Section 1004(a) of the Demonstration Cities and Metro-
80 Stat. 1284. 
politau Development Act of 1966 is amended by striking out "$7,500" 
42 use 3371. 
^^^ inserting in lieu thereof "$10,875". 
83 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 91-152-DEC. 24, 1969 
391 
TITLE III—MODEL CITIES AND METROPOLITAN 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 
AUTHORIZx\TION FOR MODEL CITIES PROGRAM 
SEC. 301. (a) Section 111 (b) of the Demonstration Cities and Metro-
politan Development Act of 1966 is amended— 
^o stat. 126O; 
(1) by striking out "and" the third time it appears; 
^^/2^usc°3^3ii. 
(2) by inserting before the period at the end thereof the fol-
lowing: ", and not to exceed $600,000,000 for the fiscal year ending 
June 30,19T1"; and 
(3) by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: 
"Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, 10 per centum of 
the amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection for the fiscal 
year ending June 30,1970, and for any fiscal year thereafter shall 
be used for assistance to city demonstration agencies in cities or 
counties having a population (according to the most recent decen-
nial census) of less than 100,000, and may be so used (to the extent 
specifically provided in such regulations) without regard to the 
limitation set forth in the first sentence of section 105 (c)." 
so stat. 1257. 
(b) Section 111(c) of such Act is amended by striking out "1970" 
H sta^/eo"^' 
and inserting in lieu thereof "1971". 
40 u s e 461. 
AUTHORIZATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING 
GRANTS 
SEC. 302. The fifth sentence of section 701 (b) of the Housing Act of 
1954 is amended by striking out "and not to exceed $390,000,000 prior 
82 stat. 529. 
to July 1, 1970" and inserting in lieu thereof "and not to exceed 
$390,000,000 prior to July 1, 1971". 
AUTHORIZATION FOR OPEN SPACE, URBAN BEAUTIFICATION, AND HISTORIC 
PRESERVATION GRANTS 
42 u s e 1500a. 
SEC 303. The first sentence of section 702(b) of the Housing Act of 
1961 is amended by striking out "and not to exceed $460,000,000 prior 
82 sta^. 534^ 
to July 1, 1970" and inserting in lieu thereof "and not to exceed 
''''"'"" "'"" 
$460,000,000 prior to July 1, 1971". 
AUTHORIZATION FOR NEW COMMUNITY 
SUPPLEMENTARY 
ASSISTANCE GRANTS 
SEC. 304. Section 412(d) of the Housing and Urban Development 
Act of 1968 is amended by striking out "July 1,1970" and inserting in 
82 stat. 517. 
lieu thereof "July 1, 1971". 
42 u s e 3911, 
COMMUNITY FACILITIES GRANTS 
SEC. 305. (a) Section 702(c) of the Housing and Urban Develop-
ment Act of 1965 is amended by striking out "1969" in clause (2) and 
J^ sta^. 534^ 
inserting in lieu thereof "1970". 
(1.. ' ' / / : . ' 
' 
and inserting in lieu thereof "1971". 
(c) The second sentence of section 708(a) of such Act is amended by 
inserting before the period at the end thereof the following: ", and 
not to exceed $100,000,000 for the fiscal year commencing July 1,1970". 
b) Section 708(b) of such Act is amended by striking out "1970" 
82 sta^. 534. 
392 
PUBLIC LAW 91-152-DEC. 24, 1969 
[83 STAT. 
TRBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION 
SEC. 306. (a) The first sentence of section 4(b) of the Urban Mass 
82'^stat°534*''*' 
Transportation Act of 1964 is amended— 
49 use 1603. 
(1) by striking out "and" the second time it appears; and 
(2) by striking out the period and inserting in lieu thereof "; 
and $300,000,000 for fiscal year 1971." 
49 u'sc "o4 
(^) Section 5 of such Act is amended by striking ovit "1970" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "1971". 
TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS 
?n1*c*- *°^- 
SEC. 307. Title VIII of the Housing xVct of 1964 is amended to read 
20 use 801- 
rt 
n 
811. 
as lollows: 
"TITLE VIII—TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP PEOGRAMS 
a FINDINGS AND PURPOSE 
"SEC. 801. (a) The Congress finds that the rapid expansion of the 
Nation's urban areas and urban population has caused severe problems 
in urban and suburban development and created a national need to (1) 
provide special training in skills needed for economic and efficient com-
munity development, and (2) support research in new or improved 
methods of dealing with community development problems. 
"(b) It is the purpose of this title to provide fellowships for the 
graduate training of professional city planning and urban and housing-
technicians and specialists, and to assist and encourage the States, in 
cooperation with public or private universities and colleges and urban 
centers and with business firms and associations, labor unions, and other 
interested associations and organizations, to (1) organize, initiate, 
develop, and expand programs which will provide special training in 
skills needed for economic and efficient community development to 
those technical, professional, and other persons with the capacity to 
master and employ such skills who are, or are training to be, employed 
by a governmental or public body which has responsibility for com-
munity development, or by a private nonprofit organization which is 
conducting or has responsibility for housing and community develop-
ment programs, and (2) support State and local research that is needed 
in connection with housing programs and needs, public improvement 
programing, code problems, efficient land use, urban transportation, 
and similar community development problems. 
" F E L L O W S H I P S FOR CITY PLANNING AND URBAN STUDIES 
"SEC. 802. (a) The Secretary is authorized to provide fellowships for 
the graduate training of professional city planning and urban and 
housing technicians and specialists as herein provided. Persons shall be 
selected for such fellowships solely on the basis of ability and upon the 
recommendation of the Urban Studies Fellowship Advisory Board 
established pursuant to subsection (b). Fellowships shall be solely for 
training in public and private nonprofit institutions of higher educa-
tion having programs of graduate study in the field of city planning 
or in related fields (including architecture, civil engineering, eco-
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393 
iiomics, municipal finance, public administration, and sociology), 
which programs are oriented to training for careers in city and regional 
planning, housing, urban renewal, and community development. 
"(b) There is hereby established the Urban Studies Fellowship 
Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as the 'Board'), which shall 
consist of nine members to be appointed by the Secretary as follows: 
Three from public institutions of higher learning and three from pri-
vate nonprofit institutions of higher education, who are the heads of 
departments which provide academic courses appropriately related to 
the fields referred to'in subsection (a), and three from national organi-
zations which are directly concerned with problems relating to urban, 
regional, and community development. The Board shall meet upon the 
request of the Secretary and shall make recommendations to him with 
respect to persons to be selected for fellowships under this section. 
Members of the Board shall be entitled to receive transportation 
expenses and a per diem in lieu of subsistence as authorized for mem-
bers of advisory committees created pursuant to section 601 of the 
Housing Act of 1949. 
"MATCHING GRANTS TO STATES 
"SEC. 803. (a) Subject to the provisions of this title and in accord-
ance with regulations prescribed by him, the Secretary may make 
matching grants to States to assist in— 
"(1) organizing, initiating, developing, or expanding pro-
grams to provide special training in skills needed for economic 
and efficient community development to those technical, profes-
sional, and other persons with the capacity to master and employ 
such skills who are, or are training to be, employed by a govern-
mental or public body which has responsibilities for community 
development, or by a private nonprofit organization which is con-
ducting or has responsibility for housing and community develop-
ment programs; and 
"(2) supporting State and local research that is needed in 
connection with housing programs and needs, public improve-
ment programing, code problems, efficient land use, urban trans-
portation, and similar community development problems, and 
collecting, collating, and publishing statistics and information 
relating to such research. 
"(b) No grants may be made to a State under this section unless 
the Secretary has approved a plan for the State which— 
"(1) sets forth the proposed use of the funds and the objectives 
to be accomplished; 
"(2) explains the method by which the required amounts from 
non-Federal sources will be obtained; 
"(3) provides such fiscal control and fund accounting pro-
cedures as may be reasonably necessary to assure proper disburse-
ment of, and accounting for. Federal funds paid to the State 
under this section; 
"(4) designates an officer or agency of the State government 
who has responsibility and authority for the administration of 
a statewide research and training program as the officer or agency 
with responsibility and authority for the execution of the State's 
program under this section; and 
" (5) provides that such officer or agency will make such reports 
to the Secretary, in such form, and containing such information, 
as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Secretary to perform 
his duties under this section. 
Urban Studies 
Fellowship 
Advisory Board. 
Establishment. 
68 Stat. 645. 
12 u s e 1701h. 
394 
PUBLIC L
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[83 STAT. 
"(c) No grant may be made under this section for any use unless 
an amount at least equal to such grant is made available from non-
Federal sources for the same purpose and for concurrent use. 
"STATE LIMIT 
"SEC. 804. Not more than 10 per centum of the total amount appro-
priated for the purposes of this title may be used for making grants 
to any one State, 
" T E C H N I C A L A S S I S T A N C E , S T U D I E S , A N D P U B L I C A T I O N o r INFORMATION 
"SEC. 806. In order to carry out the purpose of this title, the Secre-
tary is authorized to provide technical assistance to State and local 
governmental or public bodies and to undertake such studies and pub-
lish and distribute such information, either directly or by contract, 
as he shall determine to be desirable. Nothing contained in this title 
shall limit any authority of the Secretary under any other provision 
of law. 
"APPROPRIATION 
"SEC. 806. There is authorized to be appropriated for the purpose 
of making grants and providing fellowships under this title, without 
fiscal year limitation, not to exceed $30,000,000. Any amounts appro-
priated under this section shall remain available until expended. 
u 
"state." 
Appropriation. 
M I S C E L L A N E O U S 
"SEC. 807. (a) As used in this title the term 'State' means any State 
of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Eico, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the 
Pacific Islands, and the Virgin Islands; and the term 'Secretary' 
means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 
"(b) There are authorized to be appropriated such smns as may be 
necessary for administrative and other expenses in carrying out this 
title." 
80 Stat. 1284; 
82 Stat. 603. 
42 use 3356. 
EXTENSION OF URBAN INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES 
AUTHORIZATION 
SEC. 308. Section 906 of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan 
Development Act of 1966 is amended by striking out "July 1, 1970" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "July 1,1971". 
TITLE IV—MISCELLANEOUS 
82 Stat. 113; 
Ante, p. 125. 
12 use 1709-1. 
FLEXIBLE INTEREST RATE AUTHORITY 
SEC. 401. Section 3 (a) of the Act entitled "An Act to amend chapter 
37 of title 38 of the United States Code with respect to the veterans' 
home loan program, to amend the National Housing Act with respect 
to interest rates on insured mortgages, and for other purposes", 
approved May 7, 1968, is amended by striking out "January 1, 1970" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1,1970". 
70 Stat. 1114. 
42 u s e 1496. 
55 Stat. 61. 
12 u s e 1707. 
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395 
AUTHORIZATION FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS I N APPLYING ADVANCES I N 
TECHNOLOGY TO HOUSING AND URBAN 
DEVELOPMENT 
SEC. 402. The first sentence of section 1010(c) of the Demonstration 
Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 is amended— 
82*8131" 603^*^' 
(1) by inserting "(1)" after "authorized"; and 
^ 
42 use 3372. 
(2) by inserting before the period a comma and the following: 
"and (2) notwithstanding any other provision of law, to acquire, 
use and dispose of land and other property as he deems necessary 
to carry out the purposes of subsection (a) (1) of this section". 
EXTENSION o r 
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO HOUSING AND 
URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO T H E TRUST TERRITORY OF T H E PACIFIC ISLANDS 
_SEC._4Q3. (a)^ Paragraph (12) of section 2 of the United States 
Housing Act of 1937 is amended to read as follows: 
so sta^. 889^ 
" (12) The term 'State' includes the States of the Union, the District 
of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory 
of the Pacific Islands, and the territories and possessions of the United 
States." 
(b) Section 206 of the Housing Amendments of 1955 is amended by 
striking out "and the Territories and possessions of the United States" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "the Trust Territory of the Pacific 
Islands, and the territories and possessions of the United States." 
(c) (1) Section 201(d) of the National Housing Act is amended by 
inserting "the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands," after "Guam,". 
(2) Section 207(a)(7) of such Act is amended by inserting "the 
12 use 1713. 
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands," after "Guam,". 
(3) Section 9 of such Act is amended by inserting "the Trust 
Hxjiciioed 
Territory of the Pacific Islands," after "Guam,". 
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOWER INCOME PERSONS I N CONNECTION 
W I T H HUD-ASSISTED PROJECTS 
SEC. 404. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 
1968 is amended to read as follows: 
^2 stat. 475. 
12 use i70iu. 
" E M P L O Y M E N T OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOWER INCOME PERSONS I N 
CONNECTION W I T H ASSISTED PROJECTS 
"SEC. 3. In the administration by the Secretary of Housing and 
Urban Develop|ment of programs providing direct financial assistance 
in aid of housing, urban planning, development, redevelopment, or 
renewal, public or community facilities, and new community develop-
ment, the Secretary shall— 
"(1) require, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, that 
to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and 
employment arising in connection with the planning and carrying 
out of any project assisted under any such program be given to 
lower income persons residing in the area of such project; and 
"(2) require, in consultation with the Administrator of the 
Small Business Administration, that to the greatest extent feasi-
ble contracts for work to be performed in connection with any 
such project be awarded to business concerns, including but not 
limited to individuals or firms doing business in the field of plan-
ning, consulting, design, architecture, building construction, reha-
bilitation, maintenance, or repair, which are located in or owned in 
substantial part by persons residing in the area of such project." 
396 
PUBLIC LAW 9M52-DEC. 24, 1969 
[83 STAT. 
82 Stat. 561. 
12 u s e 
1749bbb-8. 
URBAN PROPERTY PROTECTION AND REINSURANCES-
REINSURANCE 
CONTRACTS 
-ENTRY INTO 
SEC. 405. Section 1222(d) of the National Housing Act is amended 
by striking out all that follows "thereafter*' the first time it appears 
and inserting in lieu thereof a period. 
82 Stat. 562. 
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1749bbb-9. 
URBAN PROPERTY PROTECTION AND REINSURANCE—STATE SHARE 
o r REINSURE!) LOSSES 
SEC. 406. Section 1223(a) of the National Housing Act is amended 
bj' striking out paragraph (1) and inserting in lieu thereof the 
following: 
'•(1) in any State which has not, after the close of the second 
full regular session of the appropriate State legislative body fol-
lowing the date of the enactment of this title, adopted appropriate 
legislation, retroactive to the date of the enactment of this title, 
under which the State, its political subdivisions, or a govern-
mental corporation or fund established pursuant to State law, will 
reimburse the Secretary for any reinsured losses in that State in 
any reinsurance contract year, in an amount up to 5 per centum 
of the aggregate property insurance premiums earned in that State 
during the calendar year immediately preceding the end of the 
reinsurance contract year on those lines of insurance reinsured by 
the Secretary in that State during the contract year, to the extent 
that reinsured losses paid by the Secretary for such year exceed the 
total of (A) reinsurance premiums earned in that State during 
that reinsurance contract year plus (B) the excess of (i) the total 
premiums earned by the Secretary for reinsurance in that State 
during a preceding period measured from the end of the most 
recent reinsurance contract year with respect to which the Secre-
tary was reimbursed for losses under this title over (ii) any 
amounts paid by the Secretary for reinsured losses that were 
incurred during such period;". 
82 Stat. 565. 
12 u s e 
1749bbb-15. 
STUDY OF REINSURANCE AND OTHER PROGRAMS 
SEC. 407. Section 1235(b) of the National Housing Act is amended 
by striking out "one year following the date of the enactment of this 
title" and inserting in lieu thereof "June 30,1970". 
82 Stat. 582. 
42 u s e 4051-
4055. 
EMERGENCY FLOOD INSURANCE 
PROGRAM 
SEC. 408. Part A of chapter I I of title X I I I of the Housing and 
L^^rban Development Act of 1968 is amended by adding at the end 
thereof the following new section: 
a 
42 u s e 4011-
4027. 
EMERGENCY IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM 
"SEC. 1336. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, 
for the purpose of providing flood insurance coverage at the earliest 
possible time, the Secretary shall carry out the flood insurance program 
authorized under chapter I during the period ending December 31, 
1971, in accordance with the provisions of this part and the other pro-
visions of this title insofar as they relate to this part but subject to the 
modifications made by or under subsection (b). 
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397 
"(b) In carrying out the flood insurance program pursuant to sub-
section (a), the Secretary— 
"(1) shall pro\'ide insurance coverage without regard to any 
estimated risk premium rates which Avould otherwise be deter-
mined under section 1307; and 
82 Stat. 576. 
"(2) shall utilize the provisions and procedures contained in or 
"
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prescribed by this part (other than section 1334) and sections 1345 ^
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and 1346 to such extent and in such manner as he may consider 
42 "use 4082. 
necessary or appropriate to carry out the purpose of this section." 
EXTENSION OF FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO COVER LOSSES FROM WATER-
CAUSED MUDSLIDES 
SEC. 409. (a) Section 1302 of the Housing and Urban Development 
Act of 1968 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new 
82 stat. 572. 
subsection: 
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^ 
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"(f) The Congress also finds that (1) the damage and loss which 
results from mudslides is related in cause and similar in effect to that 
which results directly from storms, deluges, overflowing waters, and 
other forms of flooding, and (2) the problems involved in providing 
protection against this damage and loss, and the possibilities for mak-
ing such protection available through a Federal or federally sponsored 
program, are similar to those which exist in connection with efforts to 
l)rovide protection against damage and loss caused by such other 
foniis of flooding. It is therefore the further purpose of this title to 
make available, by means of the methods, procedures, and instru-
mentalities which are otherwise established or available under this 
title for purposes of the flood insurance program, protection against 
damage and loss residting from mudslides that are caused by accumula-
tions of water on or under the ground." 
(b) Section 1370 of such Act is amended by inserting "(a) after 
^2 stat. sss. 
"SEC. 1370.", and by adding at the end thereof the following new 
c 4 2 . 
subsection: 
"(b) The term 'flood' shall also include inundation from mudslides 
which are caused by accumulations of water on or under the ground; 
and all of the provisions of this title shall apply with respect to such 
mudslides in the same manner and to the same extent as with respect 
to floods described in paragraph (1), subject to and in accordance with 
such regulations, modifying the provisions of this title (including the 
provisions relating to land management and use) to the extent neces-
sary to insure that they can be effectively so applied, as the Secretary 
may prescribe to achieve (with respect to such mudslides) the purposes 
of this title and the objectives of the program." 
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM 
ADOPTION OF LOCAL FLOOD 
CONTROL MEASURES 
SEC. 410. (a) Section 1305(c)(2) of the Housing and Urban 
Development Act of 1968 is amended by striking out "June 30, 1970, 
l)ermanent" and inserting in lieu thereof "December 31, 1971, 
adequate". 
(b) Section 1315 of such Act is amended— 
82 sta^ sso^ 
(1) by striking out "June 30,1970" and inserting in lieu thereof 
'" """ """ 
"December 31, 1971"; and 
(2) by striking out "permanent" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"adequate". 
(c) Section 1361(c) of such Act is amended by striking out "per- 
*2 stat. ss? 
manent" and inserting in lieu thereof "adequate". 
""^ "*"" "'" 
" F l o o d . " 
82 Stat. 574. 
42 u s e 4012. 
42 u s e 4022. 
42 u s e 4102. 
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[83 STAT. 
INTERSTATE LAND SALES 
15 u s e 1702. 
SEC. 411. Section 1403(a) (10) of the Housing and Urban Develop-
82 Stat. 591. 
ment Act of 1968 is amended to read as follows: 
"(10) the sale or lease of real estate which is free and clear of 
all liens, encumbrances, and adverse claims if each and every pur-
chaser or his or her spouse has made a personal on-the-lot inspec-
tion of the real estate which he purchased and if the developer 
executes a written affirmation to that effect to be made a matter 
of record in accordance with rules and regulations of the Secre-
tary. As used in this subparagraph, the terms 'liens', 'encum-
brances', and 'adverse claims' do not refer to property reserva-
tions which land developers commonly convey or dedicate to local 
bodies or public utilities for the purpose of bringing public serv-
ices to the land being developed, nor to taxes and assessments 
imposed by a State, by any other public body having authority 
to assess and tax property, or by a property owners' association, 
which, under applicable State or local law, constitute liens on the 
property before they are due and payable, nor to beneficial prop-
erty restrictions which would be enforceable by other lot owners 
or lessees in the subdivision, if (A) the developer, prior to the 
time the contract of sale or lease is entered into, has furnished 
each purchaser or lessee with a statement, the form and content 
of which has been approved by the Secretary, setting forth in 
descriptive and concise terms all such reservations, taxes, assess-
ments, and restrictions which are applicable to the lot to be 
purchased or leased, and (B) receipt of such statement has been 
acknowledged in writing by the purchaser or lessee, and a copy 
of the acknowledged statement is filed with the Secretary in 
accordance with such rules and regulations as he may require." 
REPORTS 
SEC. 412. ^a) Section 1603 of the Housing and Urban Development 
Act of 1968 IS amended by striking out "January 15," and inserting in 
lieu thereof "February 15,". 
(b) The last sentence of section 235 (h) (2) of the National Housing 
Act is amended by striking out "annually" and inserting in lieu thereof 
''semiannually". 
(c) The last sentence of section 236(i) (2) of the National Housing 
Act is amended by striking out "annually" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"semiannually". 
RURAL HOUSING 
SEC. 413. (a) Sections 513, 515(b)(5), and 517(a)(1) of the 
Housing Act of 1949 are each amended hy striking out "January 1, 
1970" wherever it appears and inserting m lieu thereof "October 1, 
1973". 
(b) Section 517(c) of such Act is amended by striking out all that 
follows "section" and inserting in lieu thereof a period. 
(c) Section 517 of such Act is amended by adding at the end 
thereof the following new subsection: 
"(k) Any sale by the Secretary of loans individually or in blocks, 
pursuant to subsections (c) and (g), shall be treated as a sale of 
assets for the purposes of the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921, 
notwithstanding the fact that the Secretary, under an agreement 
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79 
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1485 
602. 
1441c. 
479. 
17152. 
500. 
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Stat. 438. 
Stat. 671. 
Stat. 498. 
te, p. 125. 
u s e 1483, 
, 1487. 
Sale of 
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assets. 
, 20. 
1. 
79 Stat. 498. 
42 u s e 1487. 
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PUBLIC LAW 91-152-DEC. 24, 1969 
399 
with the purchaser, holds the debt instruments evidencing the loans 
and holds or reinvests payments thereon as trustee and custodian for 
the purchaser." 
(d) Section 517 of such Act is further amended by adding at the 
end thereof (after subsection (k), as added by subsection (c) of this 
section) the following new subsection: 
"(1) The Secretary may also, upon the application of lenders, 
builders, or sellers and upon compliance with requirements specified 
by him, make commitments upon such terms and conditions as he 
shall prescribe to make or insure loans under this section to eligible 
applicants.'' 
(e) (1) Section 517 of such Act is further amended by adding at 
the end thereof (after subsection (1), as added by subsection (d) of 
this section) the following new subsection: 
"(m) The assets and liabilities of, and authorizations applicable 
to, the Rural Housing Direct Jjoan Account are hereby transferred to 
the Fund, and such Account is hereby abolished. Such assets and their 
proceeds, including loans made out of the Fund pursuant to this 
section, shall be subject to all of the provisions of this section." 
(2) The first sentence of section 517(d) of such Act is amended— 
(A) by striking out "(a) and (b)" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"(a), (b), and (m)"; and 
(B) by inserting "or otherwise acquired by" after "loans made 
from". 
(3) Section 518 of such Act is repealed. 
42^^sc'i488. 
(4) Section 519 of such Act is amended by striking out "or the 
42 use 1489! 
Rural Housing Direct Loan Account" and "or Account". 
(f) (1) Title V of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof 82^stat^553^^' 
a new section as follows: 
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1490c. 
" r i N A N C T A L ASSISTANCE TO NONrROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SITES 
FOR RURAL HOUSING FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES 
"SEC. 524. (a) The Secretary may make loans, on such terms and 
conditions and in such amounts as he deems necessary, to public or 
private non])rofit organizations for the acquisition and development 
of land as building sites to be subdivided and sold to familias, nonprofit 
organizations, and cooperatives eligible for assistance under section 
285 or 286 of the Xational Housing Act or section 521 of this Act. ^
8
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2 sta^t. 477, 
Such a loan shall bear interest at a rate prescribed by the Secretary 
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taking int<i consideration a rate determined annually by the Secretary ^''^sz-i 
of the Treasury as the current average market yield on outstanding 
marketable obligations of the United States with remaining periods 
to maituility comparable to the average maturities of such leans, 
adjusted to the nearest one-eighth of 1 per centum, and shall be repaid 
within a period not to exceed two years from the making of the loan 
or within such additional period as may be authorized by the Secretary 
in any case as being necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. 
"(b) In determining whether to extend financial assistance under 
this section, the Secretary shall take into consideration, among other 
factors, (1) the suitability of the area to the types of dwellings which 
can feasibly be provided, and (2) the extent to which the assistance 
will (i) facilitate providing needed decent, safe, and sanitary housing-, 
(ii) be utilized efficiently and expeditiously, and (iii) fulfill a need in 
the area which is not otherwise being met through other programs, 
including those being carried out by other Federal, State, or local 
agencies." 
498, 551. 
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400 
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[83 STAT. 
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^^^ Section 517(b) of such Act is amended by striking out "and 
515" and inserting ", 515", and by adding after " (b) (4))," the follow-
ing: "and 524,". 
SALE o r LAND FOR HOUSING 
SEC. 414. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Federal Prop-
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^^^y ^"^ Administrative Services Act of 1949, any surplus real prop-
note, 
erty within the meaning of such Act may in the discretion of the 
Administrator of General Services be transferred to the Secretary of 
Housing and Urban Development at his request for sale or lease by 
him at its fair value for use in the provision of rental or cooperative 
housing to be occupied by families or individuals of low or moderate 
income. Any such sale or lease of surplus land shall be made only to 
(1) a public body which will use the land in connection with the devel-
opment of a low-rent housing project assisted under the United States 
50 Stat. 888. 
Housiug Act of 1937, or under a State or local program found by the 
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to have the same gen-
eral purposes as the Federal program under such Act, or (2) a 
purchaser or lessee who will use the land in connection with the devel-
opment of housing (A) with respect to Avhich annual payments will be 
made to the housing owner pursuant to section 101 of the Housing and 
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l^i'ban Development Act of 1965, (B) financed with a mortgage which 
receives the benefit of the interest rate provided for in the proviso in 
75 Stat. 152; 
sectiou 221(d) (5) of the National Housmg Act, or (C) with respect to 
1
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which interest reduction payments will be macte under section 236 of 
82 Stat. 498. 
the National Housing Act: Provided, That prior to any such sale or 
12 use 1715Z-1. igg^gg IQ ^ purchaser or lessee other than a public body, the Secretary 
shall notify the governing body of the locality where the land is located 
of the proposed sale or lease and no such sale or lease shall be made if 
the local governing body, within ninety days of such notification, 
formally advises the Secretary that it objects to the proposed sale or 
lease. If the United States paid valuable consideration for any such 
land the Secretary shall not sell it for less than its cost to the United 
States at the time of acquisition. In addition, if such land contains 
improvements constructed by the Federal Government which have 
potential use in the provision of housing for low- or moderate-income 
families or individuals, the improvements shall be separately appraised 
for such use and the price for which such land is sold shall include an 
amount which is not less than the value of such improvements as so 
appraised. 
(b) As a condition to any sale or lease of surplus land under this 
section to a purchaser or lessee other than a public body, the Secretary 
shall obtain such undertakings as he may consider appropriate to 
assure that the property will be used in the provision of rental or 
cooperative housmg to be occupied by families or individuals of low 
or moderate income for a period of not less than forty years. If during 
such period the property is used for any purpose other than the purpose 
for which it was sold or leased it shall revert to the United States (or, 
in the case of leased property, the lease shall terminate) unless the 
Secretary, after the expiration of the first twenty years of such period, 
has approved the use of the property for such other purpose. The Sec-
retary shall notify the Committees on Banking and Currency of the 
Senate and House of Representatives whenever any surplus land is 
sold or leased by him, or he approves a change in the use of any sur-
plus land theretofore sold or leared by him, pursuant to the authority 
of this section. 
83 
STAT.] 
PUBLIC LAW 91-152-DEC. 24, 1969 
401 
AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS FROM GENERAL INSURANCE 
F U N D TO SPECIAL RISK INSURANCE 
FUND 
SEC. 415. Section 238(b) of the National Housing Act is amended 
by striking out "the sum of $5,000,000"' in the first sentence and insert-
ing in lieu thereof ", at such times and in such amounts as he may 
determine to be necessary, a total sum of $20,000,000". 
82 Stat. 487. 
12 u s e 1715Z-3. 
SAVINGS AND LOAN 
ASSOCIATIONS 
(12 
SEC. 416. (a) Section 5 of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act 
U.S.C. 1425) is amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 5. No institution shall be admitted to or retained in member-
ship, or granted the privileges of nonmember borrowers, if the com-
bined total of the amounts paid to it for interest, commission, bonus, 
discount, premium, and other similar charges, less a proper deduction 
for all dividends, refunds, and cash credits of all kinds, creates an 
actual net cost to the home owner in excess of the lawful contract rate 
of interest applicable to such transactions, or, in case there is no lawful 
contract rate of interest applicable to such transactions, in excess of 
such rates as may be prescribed in writing by the Board acting in its 
discretion from time to time. This section applies only to home mort-
gage loans on single-family dwellings." 
(b) Section 5 (c) of the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933 (12 U.S.C. 
1464(c)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new 
paragraph: 
"Without regard to any other provision of this subsection, any such 
association is authorized to invest in shares of stock issued by a corpora-
tion authorized to be created pursuant to title I X of the Housing and 
Urban Development Act of 1968, and is authorized to invest in any 
partnership, limited partnership, or joint venture formed pursuant to 
section 907(a) or 907(c) of that Act." 
(c)(1) Section 404(d)(2)(B) of the National Housing Act (12 
U.S.C. 1727(d) (2) (B)) is amended by striking out "1966" and insert-
ing in lieu thereof "1965". 
(2) Section 6(b) of the Act of September 21, 1968 (Public Law 
90-505), is amended by striking out "1968" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "1965". 
Regulations. 
47 Stat. 727. 
Investment 
authority. 
48 Stat. 132 
82 Stat. 547. 
4 2 u s e 3931-
3940. 
82 Stat. 858. 
82 Stat. 859. 
12 u s e 1727 
note. 
RESTRAINTS AGAINST USE OF NEW AND IMPROVED TECHNOLOGIES 
SEC. 417. Section 1010(a) of the Demonstration Cities and Metro-
politan Development Act of 1966 is amended— 
(1) by striking out "and" at the end of paragraph (2); 
(2) by striking out the period at the end of paragraph (3) and 
inserting in lieu thereof 
; and"; and 
(3) by adding after paragraph (3) a new paragraph as 
follows: 
" (4) assure, to the extent feasible, in connection with the con-
struction, major rehabilitation, or maintenance of any housing 
80 Stat. 1286; 
82 Stat. 603. 
42 u s e 3372. 
402 
PUBLIC LAW 91-152-DEC. 24, 1969 
[83 STAT. 
assisted under this section, that there is no restraint by contract, 
building code, zoning ordinance, or practice against the employ-
ment of new or improved technologies, techniques, materials, and 
methods or of preassembled products which may reduce the cost 
or improve the quality of such construction, rehabilitation, and 
maintenance, and therefore stimulate expanded production of 
housing under this section, except where such restraint is necessary 
to insure safe and healthful working and living conditions." 
MISCELLANEOUS AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS 
uus^cmsz 
^^^- ^^^- (^) Section 235(c) of the National Housing Act is 
amended by inserting immediately before the period at the end of the 
first sentence tlie following: ": Promded further, That the Secretary is 
authorized to continue making such assistance payments where the 
mortgage has been assi^ied to tne Secretary". 
1
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^^) Section 236(b) oFsuch Act is amended by striking out ^'•Pro-
vided, That" and inserting in lieu thereof the following '''•Provided, 
That the Secretary is authorized to continue making such interest 
reduction payments where the mortgage has been assigned to the 
Secretary: Provided further, 
That". 
82^stat°5io^^' 
^^^ Section 223(d) of such Act is amended by inserting the follow-
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ing new sentence at the end thereof: "A loan involving a project 
covered by a mortgage insured under section 213 that is the obligation 
of the Cooperative Management Housing Insurance Fund shall be the 
obligation of such fund, and loans involving projects covered by a 
mortgage insured under section 236 or under any section of this title 
pursuant to subsection (e) of this section shall be the obligation of the 
Special Risk Insurance Fund." 
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^^^ Section 223(e) of such Act is amended to read as follows: 
"(e) Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Act except sec-
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^^^^^ ^^^' '^^^ without regard to limitations upon eligibility contained 
80 Stat. 1274^ 
i^ ^^^J sectioii of tliis title or title XI, the Secretary is authorized, 
12 use i749aaa- upon application by the mortgagee, to insure under any section of this 
i749aaa-s. 
^|^l^ ^^ ^l^l^ ^ j ^ mortgage executed in connection with the repair, 
rehabilitation, construction, or purchase of property located in an 
older, declining urban area in which the conditions are such that one 
or more of the eligibility requirements applicable to the section or title 
under which insurance is sought could not be met, if the Secretary 
finds that (1) the area is reasonably viable, giving consideration to the 
need for providing adequate housing or group practice facilities for 
families of low and moderate income in such area, and (2) the prop-
erty is an acceptable risk in view of such consideration. The insurance 
of a mcwtgage pursuant to this subsection shall be the obligation of the 
Special Risk Insurance Fund." 
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^®^ Section 214 of such Act is amended by inserting in the first sen-
tence after "construct dwellings" the words "or mobile home courts or 
parks". 
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(^) Section 1101(c) (2) of such Act is amended— 
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^^^ ^^ striking out "value of the property or project" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "replacement cost of the property or 
project"; and 
(2) by striking out "The value" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"The replacement cost". 
Approved December 24, 1969. 
12 u s e 1749aaa.