42 USC 5301 - Congressional findings and declaration of purpose

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (c) and (d), was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Puspan. L. 93–383, Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 633, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.

Amendments

1994—Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 103–233 inserted “or a grant” after “guarantee” in second sentence.

1990—Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 101–625, § 913(a), inserted “to States and units of general local government” after first reference to “Federal assistance provided” in second sentence.

Puspan. L. 101–625, § 902(a), substituted “70 percent” for “60 percent” in second sentence.

1988—Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 100–242, § 502(a), substituted “60” for “51”.

Subsec. (c)(6). Puspan. L. 100–242, § 502(span), struck out “to attract persons of higher income” before semicolon at end.

1983—Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 98–181, § 101(a)(1), inserted “and of the community development program of each grantee under this chapter” in provisions preceding par. (1).

Puspan. L. 98–181, § 101(a)(2), inserted “not less than 51 percent of the aggregate of the Federal assistance provided under section 5306 of this title and, if applicable, the funds received as a result of a guarantee under section 5308 of this title, shall be used for the support of activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income, and” in provisions preceding par. (1).

1980—Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 96–399, § 104(a)(1)–(3), added par. (3).

Subsec. (span)(4). Puspan. L. 96–399, § 104(a)(4)–(6), added par. (4).

Subsec. (c)(9). Puspan. L. 96–399, § 104(a)(7)–(9), added par. (9).

1977—Subsec. (c)(8). Puspan. L. 95–128, § 101(a), added par. (8).

Subsec. (d)(4). Puspan. L. 95–128, § 101(span), provided that the development activities be undertaken by Federal agencies and programs as well as by communities.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Puspan. L. 103–233, title II, § 209, Apr. 11, 1994, 108 Stat. 366, provided that: “The amendments made by this title [enacting sections 5321 and 12840 of this title and amending this section and sections 5304, 5305, 5308, 5318, 12704, 12744, 12745, 12750, 12833, 12838, and 12893 of this title] shall apply with respect to any amounts made available to carry out title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act [42 U.S.C. 12721 et seq.] after the date of the enactment of this Act [Apr. 11, 1994] and any amounts made available to carry out such title before such date of enactment that remain uncommitted on such date. The Secretary shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out the amendments made by this title not later than the expiration of the 45-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.”

Effective Date of 1992 Amendment

Puspan. L. 102–550, § 2, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3681, provided that: “The provisions of this Act [see Tables for classification] and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect and shall apply upon the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 28, 1992], unless such provisions or amendments specifically provide for effectiveness or applicability upon another date certain.”

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Amendment by section 913(a) of Puspan. L. 101–625 applicable to amounts approved in any appropriation Act under section 5303 of this title for fiscal year 1990 and each fiscal year thereafter, see section 913(f) of Puspan. L. 101–625, set out as a note under section 5306 of this title.

Effective Date of 1983 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 98–181 applicable only to funds available for fiscal year 1984 and thereafter, see section 110(span) of Puspan. L. 98–181, as amended, set out as a note under section 5316 of this title.

Effective Date of 1977 Amendment

Puspan. L. 95–128, title I, § 114, Oct. 12, 1977, 91 Stat. 1128, provided that: “The amendments made by this title [enacting section 5318 of this title, amending this section, sections 1452span, 5302 to 5308, and 5313 of this title, and section 461 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 5313 of this title] shall become effective October 1, 1977.”

Short Title of 2003 Amendment

Puspan. L. 108–146, § 1, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1883, provided that: “This Act [amending section 5305 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Tornado Shelters Act’.”

Short Title of 1992 Amendment

Puspan. L. 102–550, § 1(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3672, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Housing and Community Development Act of 1992’.”

Short Title of 1988 Amendment

Puspan. L. 100–242, § 1(a), Fespan. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1815, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Housing and Community Development Act of 1987’.”

Short Title of 1986 Amendment

Puspan. L. 99–272, title III, § 3001(a), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 101, provided that: “This title [amending sections 1437span, 1437g, 1452span, 1483, 1485, 1487, 1490, 1490c, 4026, 4056, 4101, 5302, and 5308 of this title, and sections 1703, 1715h, 1715l, 1715z, 1715z–9, 1715z–10, 1715z–14, 1748h–1, 1748h–2, 1749bspan, 1749aaa, 1749bbspan, and 2811 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, enacting provisions set out as notes under section 5308 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 1701q of Title 12] may be cited as the ‘Housing and Community Development Reconciliation Amendments of 1985’.”

Short Title of 1984 Amendment

Puspan. L. 98–479, § 1, Oct. 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 2218, provided: “That this Act [amending sections 1437a, 1437span, 1437d, 1437f, 1437h, 1437l, 1437o, 1438 to 1440, 1452, 1455, 1456, 1471, 1472, 1480, 1481, 1483, 1485, 1487, 1490, 1490a to 1490c, 1493, 2414, 3337, 3535, 3541, 3936, 3938, 4016, 4017, 4101, 4105, 4124, 4502, 5302, 5304 to 5306, 5308, 5312, 5317, 5318, 5403, 6863, 8004, 8010, and 8107 of this title, sections 1425a, 1457, 1701c, 1701h, 1701q, 1701s, 1701x, 1701z–2, 1701z–13, 1702, 1705, 1706e, 1709, 1713, 1715d, 1715h, 1715l, 1715n, 1715y, 1715z, 1715z–1, 1715z–1a, 1715z–5 to 1715z–9, 1717, 1719, 1721, 1723a, 1723g, 1723h, 1732, 1735f–5, 1735f–9, 1749, 1749a, 1749c, 1749aaa, 1749aaa–3, 1749bbspan–8, 1749bbspan–13, 1749bbspan–17, 1750c, 1757, 2706, 2709, 3612, and 3618 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and sections 1635 and 1715 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1472 and 5305 of this title and sections 1715span, 1732 and 3618 of Title 12, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 602, 5316, and 5318 of this title and section 1701z–6 of Title 12] may be cited as the ‘Housing and Community Development Technical Amendments Act of 1984’.”

Short Title of 1981 Amendment

Puspan. L. 97–35, title III, § 300, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 384, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 300–371) of title III of Puspan. L. 97–35, enacting sections 1437j–1, 1437n, and 4028 of this title and sections 1701z–14, 1735f–9, 1735f–10, 2294a, and 3701 to 3717 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, amending sections 1436a, 1437 to 1437d, 1437f, 1437g, 1437i, 1437j, 1437l, 1439, 1452span, 1483, 1485, 1487, 1490a, 1490c, 4017, 4026, 4056, 4081, 4127, 4518, 5302 to 5313, 5316, 5318, 5320, and 8107 of this title and sections 1701s, 1701j–2, 1701q, 1701x, 1701z–1, 1701z–14, 1703, 1706e, 1709–1, 1713, 1715e, 1715h, 1715k, 1715l, 1715n, 1715v, 1715y, 1715z, 1715z–1, 1715z–1a, 1715z–1span, 1715z–7, 1715z–9, 1715z–10, 1720, 1721, 1735c, 1748h–1, 1748h–2, 1749bspan, 1749aaa, 1749bbspan, and 1749bbspan–3 of Title 12, repealing sections 8121 to 8124 of this title and section 461 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, enacting provisions set out as notes under 1436a, 1437a, 1437f, 4028, 5304, 5305, 5306, 5318 of this title and sections 1703, 1720, and 3701 of Title 12, and repealing provisions set out as notes under section 8121 of this title and section 1701s of Title 12] may be cited as the ‘Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1981’.”

Short Title of 1980 Amendment

Puspan. L. 96–399, § 1, Oct. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1614, provided: “That this Act [enacting sections 1436a, 1436span, 1437l, 1437m, 1490j and 5320 of this title, sections 1735f–8 and 2809 to 2811 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and sections 3601 to 3616 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, amending this section, sections 1437c, 1437d, 1437f, 1437g, 1437k, 1439, 1441c, 1452span, 1471, 1472, 1480, 1483 to 1487, 1490a, 1490c to 1490e, 3535, 4127, 5302 to 5308, 5316 to 5318, 5401 to 5404, 5406 to 5416, 5419, 5421 to 5423, 5425, 6833, 6835, 8004, 8102, 8105, 8107, and 8124 of this title, sections 86a, 1425a, 1454, 1701q, 1701s, 1701u, 1701z–1, 1701z–11, 1703, 1706e, 1707, 1709, 1709–1, 1713, 1715d, 1715e, 1715h, 1715k, 1715l to 1715n, 1715u to 1715w, 1715y to 1715z–1, 1715z–1a, 1715z–5 to 1715z–7, 1715z–9, 1715z–10, 1717, 1720, 1721, 1723e, 1735c, 1735f–7a, 1748h–1, 1748h–2, 1749bspan, 1749aaa and 2803 of Title 12 and sections 461 and 484span of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property and Works, repealing section 2809 of Title 12, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1472, 3535, 5302, 5313, 5401, 5424 and 8106 of this title, sections 86a, 1701z–6, 1703, 1715d, 1715z, 1717, 1723a, 1723e and 3305 of Title 12, section 3601 of Title 15, and section 461 of former Title 40, and amending provisions set out as notes under section 5401 of this title and sections 86a, 1701z–6, 1723e, and 1735f–4 of Title 12] may be cited as the ‘Housing and Community Development Act of 1980’.”

Short Title of 1979 Amendment

Puspan. L. 96–153, § 1, Dec. 21, 1979, 93 Stat. 1101, provided: “That this Act [enacting section 1735f–7 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, section 1719a of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and section 1437k of this title, amending section 5315 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, sections 90, 1426, 1431, 1451, 1452, 1455, 1464, 1701q, 1701s, 1701z–1, 1701z–11, 1703, 1706e, 1709, 1709–1, 1713, 1715e, 1715h, 1715k, 1715l, 1715m, 1715v, 1715y, 1715z, 1715z–1, 1715z–1a, 1715z–6, 1715z–7, 1715z–9, 1715z–10, 1717, 1728, 1735c, 1748h–1, 1748h–2, 1749bspan, 1749aaa, 1749bbspan, 1757, 1787, and 1821 of Title 12, sections 1701, 1702, 1703, 1708, 1709, 1711, 1715, and 1717 of Title 15, section 461 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and sections 1437a, 1437c, 1437d, 1437f, 1437g, 1439, 1452span, 1471, 1472, 1474, 1479, 1480, 1483, 1484, 1485, 1486, 1487, 1490a, 1490c, 3533a, 3541, 4026, 4056, 4127, 5302, 5303, 5304, 5306, 5318, 5419, 8107, 8123, 8124, and 8146 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1701, 1701q, 1701s, 1703, 1709, 1723e, and 1728 of Title 12, section 1701 of Title 15, and sections 1437a, 1437f, and 5304 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1979’.”

Short Title of 1978 Amendment

Puspan. L. 95–557, § 1, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2080, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 3541, 5319, 8001 to 8010, 8101 to 8107, 8121 to 8124, and 8141 to 8146 of this title and sections 1701z–9 to 1701z–13, 1715z–1a, 1715z–1span, 1735f–6, of Title 12, Banks and Banking, amending sections 1437a, 1437c, 1437e, 1437f, 1437g, 1441c, 1452span, 1476, 1480, 1483 to 1487, 1490a, 1490c, 1490e, 3371, 3535, 4026, 4056, 4127, 4521, 5304, 5305, 5307, 5318 and 5425, of this title, sections 1454, 1701j–2, 1701q, 1701z–1, 1703, 1706e, 1709, 1709–1, 1713, 1715h, 1715l, 1715n, 1715y, 1715z, 1715z–1, 1715z–5, 1715z–6, 1715z–9, 1715z–10, 1715z–11, 1715w, 1717, 1720, 1735c, 1748h–1, 1748h–2, 1749bspan, 1749aaa, 1749bbspan, and 1749bbspan–3 of Title 12, section 1702 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and sections 461 and 484span of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1437c, 1437f, 1441, 1476, 1480, 5313, 8001, 8101, 8121, and  8141  of  this  title  and  sections  1454,  1701z–6, 1701z–9, 1709, 1715z–1, and 1723e of Title 12] may be cited as the ‘Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978’.”

Short Title of 1977 Amendment

Section 1 of Puspan. L. 95–128 provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 3540 and 5318 of this title and sections 2901 to 2905 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, amending this section, sections 1437c, 1437f, 1437g, 1439, 1452span, 1471, 1472, 1476, 1479, 1483 to 1485, 1487, 1490a, 1490c, 1490h, 3533, 4003, 4013, 4026, 4056, 4103 to 4106, 4127, 4501 to 4503, 4521, 5302 to 5308, 5313, 5403, and 5409 of this title, sections 355, 1430, 1454, 1464, 1701q, 1701x, 1701z–1, 1703, 1706e, 1709, 1709–1, 1715h, 1715k to 1715m, 1715w, 1715y, 1715z, 1715z–1, 1715z–3, 1715z–7, 1715z–9, 1715z–10, 1717, 1723a, 1723e, 1748h–1, 1748h–2, 1749bspan, and 1749aaa of Title 12, and section 461 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 1421span, 1437d, 1490h, 4501, and 5313 of this title, and sections 1715z–1, 1723e of Title 12] may be cited as the ‘Housing and Community Development Act of 1977’.”

Short Title

Puspan. L. 93–383, § 1, Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 633, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter, sections 1701j–2, 1701l–1, 1701z–5, 1701z–6, 1706e, 1715z–9 to 1715z–11, and 1735f–3 to 1735f–5 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, section 803a of Title 20, Education, and sections 1437 to 1437j, 1438 to 1440, 1490e to 1490g, 4104a, and 5401 to 5426 of this title, amending sections 5315 and 5316 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, sections 24, 371, 1431, 1436, 1454, 1464, 1701q, 1701u, 1701x, 1701z–3, 1703, 1709, 1709–1, 1713, 1715e, 1715h, 1715k to 1715n, 1715v, 1715w, 1715y, 1715z, 1715z–1, 1715z–3, 1715z–6, 1715z–7, 1717, 1718, 1719, 1723a, 1735span, 1748h–1, 1748h–2, 1749bspan, 1749aaa, 1749aaa–4, 1749aaa–5, 1757, 1759, 1761span, 1761d, 1763, 1772, 1782, 1786, and 1788 of Title 12, sections 1701 to 1703 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, sections 801, 802, and 806 of Title 20, section 711 of former Title 31, Money and Finance, sections 460 and 461 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, sections 1441a, 1441c, 1452span, 1453, 1471, 1472, 1474, 1476 to 1478, 1483, 1485, 1487, 1490, 1490a, 1490c, 1490d, 1586, 3311, 3533, 3604 to 3606, 3631, 4014, 4512, 4514 to 4516, 4519, and 4532 of this title, and sections 1602 and 1602a of former Title 49, Transportation, repealing sections 1411d and 1455a of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 1464, 1701q, 1715l, 1715z–1, 1716span, and 1723a of Title 12, section 1703 of Title 15, sections 1410, 1421span, 1437, 1437a, 1437f, 3532, and 5401 of this title, and section 1602a of former Title 49] may be cited as the ‘Housing and Community Development Act of 1974’.”

Use of Funds for Unmet Recovery Needs in Overlapping Impacted and Distressed Areas Affected by Disasters

Puspan. L. 117–43, div. B, title VIII, Sept. 30, 2021, 135 Stat. 371, provided in part: “That the Secretary is authorized to approve the use of amounts made available under this span [Department of Housing and Urban Development—Community Planning and Development—Community Development Fund] in this Act [div. B of Puspan. L. 117–43, see Tables for classification] or a prior or future Act for activities authorized under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) related to unmet recovery needs in the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from a major disaster in this Act or in a prior or future Act to be used interchangeably and without limitation for the same activities in the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from other major disasters assisted under this Act or a prior or future Act when such areas overlap and when the use of the funds will address unmet recovery needs of both disasters”.

Pilot Program To Help Individuals in Recovery From a Substance Use Disorder Become Stably Housed

Puspan. L. 115–271, title VIII, § 8071, Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4095, provided that:

“(a)Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated under this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 for assistance to States to provide individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder stable, temporary housing for a period of not more than 2 years or until the individual secures permanent housing, whichever is earlier.

“(span)Allocation of Appropriated Amounts.—

“(1)In general.—The amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to States under this section shall be allocated based on a funding formula established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (referred to in this section as the ‘Secretary’) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 24, 2018].

“(2)Criteria.—

“(A)In general.—The funding formula required under paragraph (1) shall ensure that any amounts appropriated or otherwise made available under this section are allocated to States with an age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths that is above the national overdose mortality rate, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“(B)Priority.—

“(i)In general.—Among such States, priority shall be given to States with the greatest need, as such need is determined by the Secretary based on the following factors, and weighting such factors as described in clause (ii):

“(I) The highest average rates of unemployment based on data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for calendar years 2013 through 2017.

“(II) The lowest average labor force participation rates based on data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for calendar years 2013 through 2017.

“(III) The highest age-adjusted rates of drug overdose deaths based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“(ii)Weighting.—The factors described in clause (i) shall be weighted as follows:

“(I) The rate described in clause (i)(I) shall be weighted at 15 percent.

“(II) The rate described in clause (i)(II) shall be weighted at 15 percent.

“(III) The rate described in clause (i)(III) shall be weighted at 70 percent.

“(3)Distribution.—Amounts appropriated or otherwise made available under this section shall be distributed according to the funding formula established by the Secretary under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after the establishment of such formula.

“(c)Use of Funds.—

“(1)In general.—Any State that receives amounts pursuant to this section shall expend at least 30 percent of such funds within one year of the date funds become available to the grantee for obligation.

“(2)Priority.—Any State that receives amounts pursuant to this section shall distribute such amounts giving priority to entities with the greatest need and ability to deliver effective assistance in a timely manner.

“(3)Administrative costs.—Any State that receives amounts pursuant to this section may use up to 5 percent of any grant for administrative costs.

“(d)Rules of Construction.—

“(1)In general.—Except as otherwise provided by this section, amounts appropriated, or amounts otherwise made available to States under this section shall be treated as though such funds were community development block grant funds under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.).

“(2)No match.—No matching funds shall be required in order for a State to receive any amounts under this section.

“(e)Authority to Waive or Specify Alternative Requirements.—

“(1)In general.—In administering any amounts appropriated or otherwise made available under this section, the Secretary may waive or specify alternative requirements to any provision under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) except for requirements related to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, the environment, and requirements that activities benefit persons of low- and moderate-income, upon a finding that such a waiver is necessary to expedite or facilitate the use of such funds.

“(2)Notice of intent.—The Secretary shall provide written notice of its intent to exercise the authority to specify alternative requirements under paragraph (1) to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives not later than 15 business days before such exercise of authority occurs.

“(3)Notice to the public.—The Secretary shall provide written notice of its intent to exercise the authority to specify alternative requirements under paragraph (1) to the public via notice, on the internet website of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and by other appropriate means, not later than 15 business days before such exercise of authority occurs.

“(f)Technical Assistance.—For the 2-year period following the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 24, 2018], the Secretary may use not more than 2 percent of the funds made available under this section for technical assistance to grantees.

“(g)State.—For purposes of this section the term ‘State’ includes any State as defined in section 102 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5302) and the District of Columbia.”

Additional Assistance for Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Puspan. L. 111–203, title XIV, § 1497, July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2209, provided that:

“(a)In General.—Effective

Acquisition of Tenant-Occupied Foreclosed Dwelling or Residential Real Property

Puspan. L. 111–5, div. A, title XII, Fespan. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 218, provided in part: “That in the case of any acquisition of a foreclosed upon dwelling or residential real property acquired after the date of enactment [probably means the date of enactment of Puspan. L. 111–5, Fespan. 17, 2009] with any amounts made available under this span [Community Development Fund] or under division B, title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–289) [set out below], the initial successor in interest in such property pursuant to the foreclosure shall assume such interest subject to: (1) the provision by such successor in interest of a notice to vacate to any bona fide tenant at least 90 days before the effective date of such notice; and (2) the rights of any bona fide tenant, as of the date of such notice of foreclosure: (A) under any bona fide lease entered into before the notice of foreclosure to occupy the premises until the end of the remaining term of the lease, except that a successor in interest may terminate a lease effective on the date of sale of the unit to a purchaser who will occupy the unit as a primary residence, subject to the receipt by the tenant of the 90-day notice under this paragraph; or (B) without a lease or with a lease terminable at will under State law, subject to the receipt by the tenant of the 90-day notice under this paragraph, except that nothing in this paragraph shall affect the requirements for termination of any Federal- or State-subsidized tenancy or of any State or local law that provides longer time periods or other additional protections for tenants: Provided further, That, for purposes of this paragraph, a lease or tenancy shall be considered bona fide only if: (1) the mortgagor under the contract is not the tenant; (2) the lease or tenancy was the result of an arms-length transaction; and (3) the lease or tenancy requires the receipt of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property: Provided further, That the recipient of any grant or loan from amounts made available under this span or, after the date of enactment, under division B, title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–289) may not refuse to lease a dwelling unit in housing assisted with such loan or grant to a holder of a voucher or certificate of eligibility under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) because of the status of the prospective tenant as such a holder: Provided further, That in the case of any qualified foreclosed housing for which funds made available under this span or, after the date of enactment, under division B, title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–289) are used and in which a recipient of assistance under section 8(o) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 resides at the time of foreclosure, the initial successor in interest shall be subject to the lease and to the housing assistance payments contract for the occupied unit: Provided further, That vacating the property prior to sale shall not constitute good cause for termination of the tenancy unless the property is unmarketable while occupied or unless the owner or subsequent purchaser desires the unit for personal or family use: Provided further, That if a public housing agency is unable to make payments under the contract to the immediate successor in interest after foreclosures, due to (1) an action or inaction by the successor in interest, including the rejection of payments or the failure of the successor to maintain the unit in compliance with section 8(o)(8) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.1437f) or (2) an inability to identify the successor, the agency may use funds that would have been used to pay the rental amount on behalf of the family—(i) to pay for utilities that are the responsibility of the owner under the lease or applicable law, after taking reasonable steps to notify the owner that it intends to make payments to a utility provider in lieu of payments to the owner, except prior notification shall not be required in any case in which the unit will be or has been rendered uninhabitable due to the termination or threat of termination of service, in which case the public housing agency shall notify the owner within a reasonable time after making such payment; or (ii) for the family’s reasonable moving costs, including security deposit costs: Provided further, That this paragraph shall not preempt any Federal, State or local law that provides more protections for tenants”.

Emergency Assistance for the Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes

Puspan. L. 111–5, div. A, title XII, Fespan. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 218, provided in part: “That the recipient of any grant or loan from amounts made available under this span [Community Development Fund] or, after the date of enactment under division B, title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 [Puspan. L. 110–289, set out below], may not refuse to lease a dwelling unit in housing with such loan or grant to a participant under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C 1437f) because of the status of the prospective tenant as such a participant”.

Puspan. L. 110–289, div. B, title III, July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2850, as amended by Puspan. L. 111–5, div. A, title XII, Fespan. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 218; Puspan. L. 111–22, div. A, title I, § 105(a), May 20, 2009, 123 Stat. 1638; Puspan. L. 111–203, title XIV, § 1497(span)(1)(A), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2210, provided that:

“SEC. 2301. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED HOMES.

“(a)Direct Appropriations.—There are appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year 2008, $4,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for assistance to States and units of general local government (as such terms are defined in section 102 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5302)) for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed upon homes and residential properties.

“(span)Allocation of Appropriated Amounts.—

“(1)In general.—The amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to States and units of general local government under this section shall be allocated based on a funding formula established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (in this title referred to as the ‘Secretary’).

“(2)Formula to be devised swiftly.—The funding formula required under paragraph (1) shall be established not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section [July 30, 2008].

“(3)Criteria.—The funding formula required under paragraph (1) shall ensure that any amounts appropriated or otherwise made available under this section are allocated to States and units of general local government with the greatest need, as such need is determined in the discretion of the Secretary based on—

“(A) the number and percentage of home foreclosures in each State or unit of general local government;

“(B) the number and percentage of homes financed by a subprime mortgage related loan in each State or unit of general local government; and

“(C) the number and percentage of homes in default or delinquency in each State or unit of general local government.

“(4)Distribution.—Amounts appropriated or otherwise made available under this section shall be distributed according to the funding formula established by the Secretary under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after the establishment of such formula.

“(c)Use of Funds.—

“(1)In general.—Any State or unit of general local government that receives amounts pursuant to this section shall, not later than 18 months after the receipt of such amounts, use such amounts to purchase and redevelop abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties.

“(2)Priority.—Any State or unit of general local government that receives amounts pursuant to this section shall in distributing such amounts give priority emphasis and consideration to those metropolitan areas, metropolitan cities, urban areas, rural areas, low- and moderate-income areas, and other areas with the greatest need, including those—

“(A) with the greatest percentage of home foreclosures;

“(B) with the highest percentage of homes financed by a subprime mortgage related loan; and

“(C) identified by the State or unit of general local government as likely to face a significant rise in the rate of home foreclosures.

“(3)Exception for certain states.—Each State that has received the minimum allocation of amounts pursuant to the requirement under section 2302 may, to the extent such State has fulfilled the requirements of paragraph (2), distribute any remaining amounts to areas with homeowners at risk of foreclosure or in foreclosure without regard to the percentage of home foreclosures in such areas.

“(4)Eligible uses.—Amounts made available under this section may be used to—

“(A) establish financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed upon homes and residential properties, including such mechanisms as soft-seconds, loan loss reserves, and shared-equity loans for low- and moderate-income homebuyers;

“(B) purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes and properties;

“(C) establish and operate land banks for homes and residential properties that have been foreclosed upon[;]

“(D) demolish blighted structures; and

“(E) redevelop demolished or vacant properties.

“(d)Limitations.—

“(1)On purchases.—Any purchase of a foreclosed upon home or residential property under this section shall be at a discount from the current market appraised value of the home or property, taking into account its current condition, and such discount shall ensure that purchasers are paying below-market value for the home or property.

“(2)Rehabilitation.—Any rehabilitation of a foreclosed-upon home or residential property under this section shall be to the extent necessary to comply with applicable laws, codes, and other requirements relating to housing safety, quality, and habitability, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes and properties. Rehabilitation may include improvements to increase the energy efficiency or conservation of such homes and properties or provide a renewable energy source or sources for such homes and properties.

“(3)Sale of homes.—If an abandoned or foreclosed upon home or residential property is purchased, redeveloped, or otherwise sold to an individual as a primary residence, then such sale shall be in an amount equal to or less than the cost to acquire and redevelop or rehabilitate such home or property up to a decent, safe, and habitable condition.

“(e)Rules of Construction.—

“(1)In general.—Except as otherwise provided by this section, amounts appropriated, revenues generated, or amounts otherwise made available to States and units of general local government under this section shall be treated as though such funds were community development block grant funds under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.).

“(2)No match.—No matching funds shall be required in order for a State or unit of general local government to receive any amounts under this section.

“(f)Authority to Specify Alternative Requirements.—

“(1)In general.—In administering any amounts appropriated or otherwise made available under this section, the Secretary may specify alternative requirements to any provision under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 [42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.] (except for those related to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment) in accordance with the terms of this section and for the sole purpose of expediting the use of such funds.

“(2)Notice.—The Secretary shall provide written notice of its intent to exercise the authority to specify alternative requirements under paragraph (1) to the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives not later than 10 business days before such exercise of authority is to occur.

“(3)Low and moderate income requirement.—

“(A)In general.—Notwithstanding the authority of the Secretary under paragraph (1)—

“(i) all of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this section shall be used with respect to individuals and families whose income does not exceed 120 percent of area median income; and

“(ii) not less than 25 percent of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this section shall be used to house individuals or families whose incomes do not exceed 50 percent of area median income.

“(B)Recurrent requirement.—The Secretary shall, by rule or order, ensure, to the maximum extent practicable and for the longest feasible term, that the sale, rental, or redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed upon homes and residential properties under this section remain affordable to individuals or families described in subparagraph (A).

“(g)Periodic Audits.—In consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct periodic audits to ensure that funds appropriated, made available, or otherwise distributed under this section are being used in a manner consistent with the criteria provided in this section.

“SEC. 2302. NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES.

“Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act [see Short Title of 2008 Amendment note set out under section 1701 of Title 12] or the amendments made by this Act, each State shall receive not less than 0.5 percent of funds made available under section 2301 (relating to emergency assistance for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes).

“SEC. 2303. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS WITH RESPECT TO EMINENT DOMAIN.

“No State or unit of general local government may use any amounts received pursuant to section 2301 to fund any project that seeks to use the power of eminent domain, unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use: Provided, That for purposes of this section, public use shall not be construed to include economic development that primarily benefits private entities.

“SEC. 2304. LIMITATION ON DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.

“(a)In General.—None of the funds made available under this title or title IV [122 Stat. 2854] shall be distributed to—

“(1) an organization which has been indicted for a violation under Federal law relating to an election for Federal office; or

“(2) an organization which employs applicable individuals.

“(span)Applicable Individuals Defined.—In this section, the term ‘applicable individual’ means an individual who—

“(1) is—

“(A) employed by the organization in a permanent or temporary capacity;

“(B) contracted or retained by the organization; or

“(C) acting on behalf of, or with the express or apparent authority of, the organization; and

“(2) has been indicted for a violation under Federal law relating to an election for Federal office.

“SEC. 2305. COUNSELING INTERMEDIARIES.

“Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act [see Short Title of 2008 Amendment note set out under section 1701 of Title 12], the amount appropriated under section 2301(a) of this Act shall be $3,920,000,000 and the amount appropriated under section 2401 of this Act [122 Stat. 2854] shall be $180,000,000: Provided, That of the amount appropriated under section 2401 of this Act pursuant to this section, not less than 15 percent shall be provided to counseling organizations that target counseling services regarding loss mitigation to minority and low-income homeowners or provide such services in neighborhoods with high concentrations of minority and low-income homeowners: Provided further, That of amounts appropriated under such section 2401 $30,000,000 shall be used by the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation (referred to in this section as the ‘NRC’) to make grants to counseling intermediaries approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development or the NRC to hire attorneys to assist homeowners who have legal issues directly related to the homeowner’s foreclosure, delinquency or short sale. Such attorneys shall be capable of assisting homeowners of owner-occupied homes with mortgages in default, in danger of default, or subject to or at risk of foreclosure and who have legal issues that cannot be handled by counselors already employed by such intermediaries: Provided further, That of the amounts provided for in the prior provisos the NRC shall give priority consideration to counseling intermediaries and legal organizations that (1) provide legal assistance in the 100 metropolitan statistical areas (as defined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget) with the highest home foreclosure rates, and (2) have the capacity to begin using the financial assistance within 90 days after receipt of the assistance: Provided further, That no funds provided under this Act shall be used to provide, obtain, or arrange on behalf of a homeowner, legal representation involving or for the purposes of civil litigation: Provided further, That the NRC, in awarding counseling grants under section 2401 of this Act, may consider, where appropriate, whether the entity has implemented a written plan for providing in-person counseling and for making contact, including personal contact, with defaulted mortgagors, for the purpose of providing counseling or providing information about available counseling.”

[Puspan. L. 111–203, § 1497(span)(1)(A), which directed amendment of section 2301(f)(3)(A)(ii) of Puspan. L. 110–289, set out above, by striking out “for the purchase and redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed upon homes or residential properties that will be used”, was executed by striking out “for the purchase and redevelopment of abandoned or foreclosed upon homes or residential properties that will be used” before “to house”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.]

[Puspan. L. 111–22, div. A, title I, § 105(span), May 20, 2009, 123 Stat. 1638, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending section 2301 of Puspan. L. 110–289, set out above] shall take effect as if enacted on the date of enactment of the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–289) [July 30, 2008].”]

Income Eligibility for Home and CDBG Programs

Puspan. L. 105–276, title V, § 590, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2651, provided that:

“(a)In General.—The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall, for not less than 10 jurisdictions that are metropolitan cities or urban counties for purposes of title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 [42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.], grant exceptions not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 21, 1998] for such jurisdictions that provide that—

“(1) for purposes of the HOME investment partnerships program under title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act [42 U.S.C. 12721 et seq.], the limitation based on percentage of median income that is applicable under section 104(10), 214(1)(A), or 215(a)(1)(A) [42 U.S.C. 12704(10), 12744(1)(A), 12745(a)(1)(A)] for any area of the jurisdiction shall be the numerical percentage that is specified in such section; and

“(2) for purposes of the community development block grant program under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 [42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.], the limitation based on percentage of median income that is applicable pursuant to section 102(a)(20) [42 U.S.C. 5302(a)(20)] for any area within the State or unit of general local government shall be the numerical percentage that is specified in subparagraph (A) of such section.

“(span)Effective Date.—This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 21, 1998].”

Findings and Purpose

Puspan. L. 100–242, § 2, Fespan. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1819, provided that:

“(a)Findings.—The Congress finds that—

“(1) for the past 50 years, the Federal Government has taken the leading role in enabling the people of the Nation to be the best housed in the world, and recent reductions in Federal assistance have contributed to a deepening housing crisis for low- and moderate-income families;

“(2) the efforts of the Federal Government have included a system of specialized lending institutions, favorable tax policies, construction assistance, mortgage insurance, loan guarantees, secondary markets, and interest and rental subsidies, that have enabled people to rent or buy affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing; and

“(3) the tragedy of homelessness in urban and suburban communities across the Nation, involving a record number of people, dramatically demonstrates the lack of affordable residential shelter, and people living on the economic margins of our society (lower income families, the elderly, the working poor, and the deinstitutionalized) have few available alternatives for shelter.

“(span)Purpose.—The purpose of this Act [see Short Title of 1988 Amendment note above], therefore, is—

“(1) to reaffirm the principle that decent and affordable shelter is a basic necessity, and the general welfare of the Nation and the health and living standards of its people require the addition of new housing units to remedy a serious shortage of housing units for all Americans, particularly for persons of low and moderate income;

“(2) to make the distribution of direct and indirect housing assistance more equitable by providing Federal assistance for the less affluent people of the Nation;

“(3) to provide needed housing assistance for homeless people and for persons of low and moderate income who lack affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing; and

“(4) to reform existing programs to ensure that such assistance is delivered in the most efficient manner possible.”

Budget Compliance

Puspan. L. 100–242, § 3, Fespan. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1819, provided that:

“(a)In General.—This Act and the amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 1988 Amendment note above] may not be construed to provide for new budget authority, budget outlays, or new entitlement authority, for fiscal year 1988 in excess of the appropriate aggregate levels established by the concurrent resolution on the budget for such fiscal year for the programs authorized by this Act and the amendments made by this Act.

“(span)Definitions.—For purposes of this section, the terms ‘budget authority’, ‘budget outlays’, ‘concurrent resolution on the budget’, and ‘entitlement authority’ have the meanings given such terms in section 3 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 622).”

Credit Limitation

Puspan. L. 100–242, § 4, Fespan. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1819, provided that: “Any new credit authority (as defined in section 3 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 [2 U.S.C. 622]) which is provided by this Act [see Short Title of 1988 Amendment note above], or by an amendment made by this Act, shall be effective only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts.”

Limitation on Spending Authority

Puspan. L. 100–242, § 5, Fespan. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1820, provided that: “Any new spending authority (as defined in section 401(c) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 [2 U.S.C. 651(c)]) which is provided by this Act, or by an amendment made by this Act [see Short Title of 1988 Amendment note above], shall be effective only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts.”

Limitation on Withholding or Conditioning of Assistance

Puspan. L. 93–383, title VIII, § 817, Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 739, as amended by Puspan. L. 98–181, title I [title III, § 302(c)], Nov. 30, 1983, 97 Stat. 1206, provided that: “Assistance provided for in this Act [see Short Title note above] the National Housing Act, [12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.], the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.], the Housing Act of 1949 [42 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.], the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 [see Short Title note set out under section 3331 of this title], the Housing and Urban Development Acts of 1965, 1968, 1969, and 1970 [see Short Title notes set out under section 1701 of Title 12, Banks and Banking], and section 17 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437o] shall not be withheld or made subject to conditions or preference by reason of the tax-exempt status of bonds or other obligations issued or to be issued to provide financing for use in connection with such assistance, except where otherwise expressly provided or authorized by law.”

Executive Documents

Executive Order No. 13853

Ex. Ord. No. 13853, Dec. 12, 2018, 83 F.R. 65071, which established a White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council to encourage public and private investment in urban and economically distressed areas, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14091, § 6(c), Fespan. 16, 2023, 88 F.R. 10830, set out in a note under section 601 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.