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TX Govt Code § 2306.754 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter FF. Owner-Builder Loan Program|Section 2306.754. Amount of Loan; Loan Terms

Sec. 2306.754.  AMOUNT OF LOAN;  LOAN TERMS.  (a)  The department may establish the minimum amount of a loan under this subchapter, but a loan made by the department may not exceed $45,000.(b)  If it is not possible for an owner-builder to purchase necessary real property and build or rehabilitate adequate housing for $45,000, the owner-builder must obtain the amount necessary that exceeds $45,000 from other sources of funds. (c)  A loan made by the department under this subchapter:(1)  may not exceed a term of 30 years;(2)  may bear interest at a fixed rate of not more than three percent or bear interest in the following manner:(A)  no interest for the first two years of the loan;(B)  beginning with the second anniversary of the date the loan was made, interest at the rate of one percent a year;(C)  beginning on the third anniversary of the date the loan was made and ending on the sixth anniversary of the date the loan was made, interest at a rate that is one percent greater than the rate borne in the preceding year; and(D)  beginning on the sixth anniversary of the date the loan was made and continuing through the remainder of the loan term, interest at the rate of five percent; and(3)  shall be secured by:(A)  a first lien by the department on the real property if the loan is the largest amortized, repayable loan secured by the real property; or(B)  a co-first lien or subordinate lien as determined by department rule, if the loan is not the largest loan as described by Paragraph (A).(d)  If an owner-builder is purchasing real property under a contract for deed, the department may not disburse any portion of a loan made under this subchapter until the owner-builder:(1)  fully completes the owner-builder's obligation under the contract and receives a deed to the property;  or(2)  refinances the owner-builder's obligation under the contract and converts the obligation to a note secured by a deed of trust.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1548, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.09, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 679), Sec. 5, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1020 (H.B. 1512), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.755 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter FF. Owner-Builder Loan Program|Section 2306.755. Nonprofit Owner-Builder Housing Programs

Sec. 2306.755.  NONPROFIT OWNER-BUILDER HOUSING PROGRAMS.  (a)  The department may certify nonprofit owner-builder housing programs operated by a tax-exempt organization listed under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to:(1)  qualify potential owner-builders for loans under this subchapter;(2)  provide owner-builder education classes under Section 2306.756;(3)  assist owner-builders in building or rehabilitating housing; and(4)  originate or service loans made under this subchapter.(b)  The department by rule shall adopt procedures for the certification of nonprofit owner-builder housing programs under this section.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1548, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 679), Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.756 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter FF. Owner-Builder Loan Program|Section 2306.756. Owner-Builder Education Classes

Sec. 2306.756.  OWNER-BUILDER EDUCATION CLASSES.  (a)  A state-certified nonprofit owner-builder housing program shall offer owner-builder education classes to potential owner-builders.  A class under this section must provide information on:(1)  the financial responsibilities of an owner-builder under this subchapter, including the consequences of an owner-builder's failure to meet those responsibilities;(2)  the building or rehabilitation of housing by owner-builders;(3)  resources for low-cost building materials available to owner-builders; and(4)  resources for building or rehabilitation assistance available to owner-builders.(b)  A nonprofit owner-builder housing program may charge a potential owner-builder who enrolls in a class under this section a reasonable fee not to exceed $50 to offset the program's costs in providing the class.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1548, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 679), Sec. 7, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.757 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter FF. Owner-Builder Loan Program|Section 2306.757. Loan Priority for Waiver of Local Government Fees

Sec. 2306.757.  LOAN PRIORITY FOR WAIVER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FEES.  In making loans under this subchapter, the department shall give priority to loans to owner-builders who will reside in counties or municipalities that agree in writing to waive capital recovery fees, building permit fees, inspection fees, or other fees related to the building or rehabilitation of the housing to be built or improved with the loan proceeds.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1548, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 679), Sec. 8, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.758 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter FF. Owner-Builder Loan Program|Section 2306.758. Funding

Sec. 2306.758.  FUNDING.  (a)  The department shall solicit gifts and grants to make loans under this subchapter.(b)  The department may also make loans under this subchapter from:(1)  available funds in the housing trust fund established under Section 2306.201; and(2)  federal block grants that may be used for the purposes of this subchapter.(c)  In a state fiscal year, the department may use not more than 10 percent of the revenue available for purposes of this subchapter to enhance the ability of tax-exempt organizations described by Section 2306.755(a) to implement the purposes of this chapter and to enhance the number of such organizations that are able to implement those purposes.  The department shall use that available revenue to provide financial assistance, technical training, and management support for the purposes of this subsection.(d)  All money received by the department as part of the owner-builder loan program under this subchapter, including any amount received by the department for payment of the principal of or interest on a loan made under this subchapter, shall be deposited in the housing trust fund established under Section 2306.201 to be used to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. If the money to be received by the department for a state fiscal year for payment of the principal of or interest on a loan made under this subchapter is less than $3 million for a state fiscal year, the department shall use any available source of money in the housing trust fund to ensure that not less than $3 million is used for the owner-builder loan program each state fiscal year.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1548, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.11, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 679), Sec. 9, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1020 (H.B. 1512), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.781 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program|Section 2306.781. Definition

Sec. 2306.781.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "program" means the colonia model subdivision program established under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.782 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program|Section 2306.782. Establishment of Program

Sec. 2306.782.  ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.  The department shall establish the colonia model subdivision program to promote the development of new, high-quality, residential subdivisions that provide:(1)  alternatives to substandard colonias;  and(2)  housing options affordable to individuals and families of extremely low and very low income who would otherwise move into substandard colonias.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.783 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program|Section 2306.783. Colonia Model Subdivision Revolving Loan Fund

Sec. 2306.783.  COLONIA MODEL SUBDIVISION REVOLVING LOAN FUND.  (a)  The department shall establish a colonia model subdivision revolving loan fund in the department.  Money in the fund may be used only for purposes of the program.(a-1)  Expired.(a-2)  Expired.(a-3)  Expired.(b)  The department shall deposit money received in repayment of loans under this subchapter to the colonia model subdivision revolving loan fund.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.784 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program|Section 2306.784. Subdivision Compliance

Sec. 2306.784.  SUBDIVISION COMPLIANCE.  Any subdivision created with assistance from the colonia model subdivision revolving loan fund must fully comply with all state and local laws, including any process established under state or local law for subdividing real property.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.785 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program|Section 2306.785. Program Loans

Sec. 2306.785.  PROGRAM LOANS.  (a)  The department may make loans under the program only to:(1)  colonia self-help centers established under Subchapter Z;  and(2)  community housing development organizations certified by the department.(b)  A loan made under the program may be used only for the payment of:(1)  costs associated with the purchase of real property;(2)  costs of surveying, platting, and subdividing or resubdividing real property;(3)  fees, insurance costs, or recording costs associated with the development of the subdivision;(4)  costs of providing proper infrastructure necessary to support residential uses;(5)  real estate commissions and marketing fees;  and(6)  any other costs as the department by rule determines to be reasonable and prudent to advance the purposes of this subchapter.(c)  A loan made by the department under the program may not bear interest and may not exceed a term of 36 months.(d)  The department may offer a borrower under the program one loan renewal for each subdivision.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.786 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program|Section 2306.786. Administration of Program; Rules

Sec. 2306.786.  ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM;  RULES.  (a)  In administering the program, the department by rule shall adopt:(1)  any subdivision standards in excess of local standards the department considers necessary;(2)  loan application procedures;(3)  program guidelines;  and(4)  contract award procedures.(b)  The department shall adopt rules to:(1)  ensure that a borrower under the program sells real property under the program only to an individual borrower, nonprofit housing developer, or for-profit housing developer for the purposes of constructing residential dwelling units;  and(2)  require a borrower under the program to convey real property under the program at a cost that is affordable to:(A)  individuals and families of extremely low income;  or(B)  individuals and families of very low income.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.801 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter HH. Affordable Housing Preservation|Section 2306.801. Definition

Sec. 2306.801.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "federally subsidized" means receiving financial assistance through a federal program administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or the Secretary of Agriculture under which housing assistance is provided on the basis of income, including a program under:(1)  Section 221(d), National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1715l(d));(2)  Section 236, National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1715z-1);(3)  Section 202, Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. Section 1701q);(4)  Section 101, Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 (12 U.S.C. Section 1701s);(5)  Section 514, 515, or 516, Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. Section 1484, 1485, or 1486);  or(6)  Section 8, United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f).|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.802 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter HH. Affordable Housing Preservation|Section 2306.802. Multifamily Housing Preservation Classes

Sec. 2306.802.  MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PRESERVATION CLASSES.  The department shall establish two classes of priorities of developments to preserve multifamily housing.  The classes, in order of descending priority, are:(1)  Class A, which includes any federally subsidized multifamily housing development at risk because the contract granting a federal subsidy with a stipulation to maintain affordability is nearing expiration or because the government-insured mortgage on the property is eligible for prepayment or near the end of its mortgage term;  and(2)  Class B, which includes any other multifamily housing development with low income use or rental affordability restrictions.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.803 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter HH. Affordable Housing Preservation|Section 2306.803. At-Risk Multifamily Housing: Identification, Prioritization, and Preservation

Sec. 2306.803.  AT-RISK MULTIFAMILY HOUSING:  IDENTIFICATION, PRIORITIZATION, AND PRESERVATION.  (a)  The department shall determine the name and location of and the number of units in each multifamily housing development that is at risk of losing its low income use restrictions and subsidies and that meets the requirements of a Class A priority described by Section 2306.802.(b)  The department shall maintain an accurate list of those developments on the department's website.(c)  The department shall develop cost estimates for the preservation and rehabilitation of the developments in priority Class A.(d)  The department shall contact owners of developments assigned a Class A priority under this section and shall attempt to negotiate with those owners to ensure continued affordability for individuals and families of low income under the federal housing assistance program for those developments.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.804 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter HH. Affordable Housing Preservation|Section 2306.804. Use of Housing Preservation Resources

Sec. 2306.804.  USE OF HOUSING PRESERVATION RESOURCES.  (a)  To the extent possible, the department shall use available resources for the preservation and rehabilitation of the multifamily housing developments identified and listed under Section 2306.803.(b)  To the extent possible, the department shall allocate low income housing tax credits to applications involving the preservation of developments assigned a Class A priority under Section 2306.803 and in both urban and rural communities in approximate proportion to the housing needs of each uniform state service region.(c)  The department shall give priority to providing financing or funding to a buyer who is supported or approved by an association of residents of the multifamily housing development.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.805 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter HH. Affordable Housing Preservation|Section 2306.805. Housing Preservation Incentives Program

Sec. 2306.805.  HOUSING PRESERVATION INCENTIVES PROGRAM.  (a)  The department shall establish and administer a housing preservation incentives program to provide incentives through loan guarantees, loans, and grants to political subdivisions, housing finance corporations, public housing authorities, for-profit organizations, and nonprofit organizations for the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily housing developments assigned a Class A or Class B priority under Section 2306.803.(b)  A loan issued by a lender participating in the program must be fully underwritten by the department.(c)  Consistent with the requirements of federal law, the department may guarantee loans issued under the program by obtaining a Section 108 loan guarantee from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5308).(d)  Grants under this program may include direct subsidies offered as an equity contribution to enable an owner to acquire and rehabilitate a Class A or Class B priority property described by Section 2306.802.  Grants may also be offered to provide consultation and technical assistance services to a nonprofit organization seeking to acquire and rehabilitate a Class A or Class B priority property.(e)  A housing development that benefits from the incentive program under this section is subject to the requirements concerning:(1)  long-term affordability and safety prescribed by Section 2306.185;  and(2)  tenant and manager selection prescribed by Section 2306.269.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.851 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter II. Multifamily Housing Developments: Preservation of Affordability|Section 2306.851. Application

Sec. 2306.851.  APPLICATION.  (a)  This subchapter applies only to a property owner of a multifamily housing development that is insured or assisted under a program under Section 8, United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f), or that is:(1)  insured or assisted under a program under:(A)  Section 221(d)(3), National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1715l);(B)  Section 236, National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1715z-1);  or(C)  Section 514, 515, or 516, Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. Section 1484, 1485, or 1486);  and(2)  financed by a mortgage that is eligible for prepayment at the option of the property owner.(b)  This subchapter does not apply to the disposal of property because of:(1)  a governmental taking by eminent domain or negotiated purchase;(2)  a foreclosure action;(3)  a transfer by gift, devise, or operation of law;  or(4)  a sale to a person who would be entitled to an interest in the property if the property owner died intestate.(c)  This subchapter does not apply to property included in a restructuring program with a participating administrative entity designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.852 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter II. Multifamily Housing Developments: Preservation of Affordability|Section 2306.852. Property Owner Restriction

Sec. 2306.852.  PROPERTY OWNER RESTRICTION.  Except as provided by this subchapter, a property owner to whom this subchapter applies may not sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of a multifamily housing development described by Section 2306.851(a) or take any other action if that action will cause the disruption or discontinuance of:(1)  the development's federal insurance or assistance;  or(2)  the provision of low income housing assistance to residents of the development.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|