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42 U.S.C. § 12874 — Implementation grants
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**(a) Grants** The Secretary is authorized to make implementation grants to applicants for the purpose of carrying out homeownership programs approved under this part.
**(b) Eligible activities** Implementation grants may be used for activities to carry out homeownership programs (including programs for cooperative ownership), including the following activities:
(1) Architectural and engineering work.
(2) Acquisition of the eligible property for the purpose of transferring ownership to eligible families in accordance with a homeownership program that meets the requirements under this part.
(3) Rehabilitation of any property covered by the homeownership program, in accordance with standards established by the Secretary.
(4) Abatement of lead-based paint hazards, as required by [section 4822(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4822/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(5) Administrative costs of the applicant, which may not exceed 15 percent of the amount of the assistance provided under this section.
(6) Development of resident management corporations and resident management councils, but only if the applicant has not received assistance under section 12872 11 See References in Text note below. of this title for such activities.
(7) Counseling and training of homebuyers and homeowners under the homeownership program.
(8) Relocation of tenants who elect to move.
(9) Any necessary temporary relocation of tenants during rehabilitation.
(10) Planning for establishment of for- or not-for-profit small businesses by or on behalf of residents, job training, and other activities that promote economic self-sufficiency of homebuyers and homeowners of the property covered by the homeownership program and economic development o
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**(a) Grants** The Secretary is authorized to make implementation grants to applicants for the purpose of carrying out homeownership programs approved under this part.
**(b) Eligible activities** Implementation grants may be used for activities to carry out homeownership programs (including programs for cooperative ownership), including the following activities:
(1) Architectural and engineering work.
(2) Acquisition of the eligible property for the purpose of transferring ownership to eligible families in accordance with a homeownership program that meets the requirements under this part.
(3) Rehabilitation of any property covered by the homeownership program, in accordance with standards established by the Secretary.
(4) Abatement of lead-based paint hazards, as required by [section 4822(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4822/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(5) Administrative costs of the applicant, which may not exceed 15 percent of the amount of the assistance provided under this section.
(6) Development of resident management corporations and resident management councils, but only if the applicant has not received assistance under section 12872 11 See References in Text note below. of this title for such activities.
(7) Counseling and training of homebuyers and homeowners under the homeownership program.
(8) Relocation of tenants who elect to move.
(9) Any necessary temporary relocation of tenants during rehabilitation.
(10) Planning for establishment of for- or not-for-profit small businesses by or on behalf of residents, job training, and other activities that promote economic self-sufficiency of homebuyers and homeowners of the property covered by the homeownership program and economic development of the neighborhood.
(11) Funding of operating expenses and replacement reserves of the property covered by the homeownership program.
(12) Legal fees.
(13) Defraying costs for the ongoing training needs of the recipient that are related to developing and carrying out the homeownership program.
(14) Economic development activities that promote economic self-sufficiency of homebuyers, residents, and homeowners under the homeownership program.
**(c) Matching funding**
(1) **In general** — Each recipient shall assure that contributions equal to not less than 33 percent of the grant amounts made available under this section, excluding any amounts provided for post-sale operating expense, shall be provided from non-Federal sources to carry out the homeownership program.
(2) **Form** — Such contributions may be in the form of—
(A) cash contributions from non-Federal resources, which may not include funds from a grant made under section 5306(b) or [section 5306(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5306/d&num=0&edition=prelim);
(B) payment of administrative expenses, as defined by the Secretary, from non-Federal resources, including funds from a grant made under section 5306(b) or [section 5306(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5306/d&num=0&edition=prelim);
(C) the value of taxes, fees, or other charges that are normally and customarily imposed but are waived, foregone, or deferred in a manner that facilitates the implementation of a homeownership program assisted under this part;
(D) the value of land or other real property as appraised according to procedures acceptable to the Secretary;
(E) the value of investment in on-site and off-site infrastructure required for a homeownership program assisted under this part; or
(F) such other in-kind contributions as the Secretary may approve.
Contributions for administrative expenses shall be recognized only up to an amount equal to 7 percent of the total amount of grants made available under this section.
**(d) 22 So in original. Two subsecs. (d) have been enacted. Application**
(1) **Form and procedure** — An application for an implementation grant shall be submitted by an applicant in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish.
(2) **Minimum requirements** — The Secretary shall require that an application contain at a minimum—
(A) a request for an implementation grant, specifying the amount of the grant requested and its proposed uses;
(B) if applicable, an application for assistance under [section 1437f of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1437f&num=0&edition=prelim), specifying the proposed uses of such assistance and the period during which the assistance will be needed;
(C) a description of the qualifications and experience of the applicant in providing low-income housing;
(D) a description of the proposed homeownership program, consistent with section 12874 1 of this title and the other requirements of this part, specifying the activities proposed to be carried out and their estimated costs, identifying reasonable schedules for carrying it out, and demonstrating the program will comply with the affordability requirements under section 12874(b) 1 of this title;
(E) identification and description of the property involved, and a description of the composition of the tenants, including family size and income;
(F) a description of and commitment for the resources that are expected to be made available to provide the matching funding required under subsection (c) and of other resources that are expected to be made available in support of the homeownership program;
(G) identification and description of the financing proposed for any (i) rehabilitation and (ii) acquisition (I) of the property, by an entity for transfer to eligible families, and (II) by eligible families of ownership interests in, or shares representing, units in the project;
(H) the proposed sales price, the basis for such price determination, and terms to an entity, if any, that will purchase the property for resale to eligible families;
(I) the proposed sales prices, if any, and terms to eligible families;
(J) any proposed restrictions on the resale of units under a homeownership program;
(K) identification and description of the entity that will operate and manage the property;
(L) a certification by the public official responsible for submitting the comprehensive housing affordability strategy under [section 12705 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12705&num=0&edition=prelim) that the proposed activities are consistent with the approved housing strategy of the State or unit of general local government within which the project is located (or, during the first 12 months after November 28, 1990, that the application is consistent with such other existing State or local housing plan or strategy that the Secretary shall determine to be appropriate); and
(M) a certification that the applicant will comply with the requirements of the Fair Housing Act [[42 U.S.C. 3601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [[42 U.S.C. 2000d](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section2000d&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [[29 U.S.C. 794](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794&num=0&edition=prelim)], and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 [[42 U.S.C. 6101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], and will affirmatively further fair housing.
**(d) 2 Selection criteria** The Secretary shall establish selection criteria for assistance under this section, which shall include—
(1) the qualifications or potential capabilities of the applicant;
(2) the feasibility of the homeownership program;
(3) the extent of tenant interest in the development of a homeownership program for the property;
(4) the potential for developing an affordable homeownership program and the suitability of the property for homeownership;
(5) national geographic diversity among housing for which applicants are selected to receive assistance;
(6) the extent to which a sufficient supply of affordable rental housing of the type assisted under this title 1 exists in the locality, so that the implementation of the homeownership program will not appreciably reduce the number of such rental units available to residents currently residing in such units or eligible for residency in such units; and
(7) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate for purposes of carrying out the program established by the 33 So in original. Probably should be “this”. part in an effective and efficient manner.
**(e) Approval** The Secretary shall notify each applicant, not later than 6 months after the date of the submission of the application, whether the application is approved or not approved. The Secretary may approve the application for an implementation grant with a statement that the application for the section 8 [[42 U.S.C. 1437f](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1437f&num=0&edition=prelim)] assistance for residents of the project not purchasing units is conditionally approved, subject to the availability of appropriations in subsequent fiscal years.
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### Statutory Notes
Section, act Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title VIII, § 815, 68 Stat. 647, required submission of specifications by applicants prior to award of any contract for construction of a project and submission of data with respect to acquisition of land prior to authorization to purchase such land.
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**(a) Applications for demolition and disposition** Except as provided in subsection (b), upon receiving an application by a public housing agency for authorization, with or without financial assistance under this subchapter, to demolish or dispose of a public housing project or a portion of a public housing project (including any transfer to a resident-supported nonprofit entity), the Secretary shall approve the application, if the public housing agency certifies—
(1) in the case of—
(A) an application proposing demolition of a public housing project or a portion of a public housing project, that—
(i) the project or portion of the public housing project is obsolete as to physical condition, location, or other factors, making it unsuitable for housing purposes; and
(ii) no reasonable program of modifications is cost-effective to return the public housing project or portion of the project to useful life; and
(B) an application proposing the demolition of only a portion of a public housing project, that the demolition will help to ensure the viability of the remaining portion of the project;
(2) in the case of an application proposing disposition by sale or other transfer of a public housing project or other real property subject to this subchapter—
(A) the retention of the property is not in the best interests of the residents or the public housing agency because—
(i) conditions in the area surrounding the public housing project adversely affect the health or safety of the residents or the feasible operation of the project by the public housing agency; or
(ii) disposition allows the acquisition, development, or rehabilitation of other properties that will be more efficiently or effectively operated as low-income housing;
(B) the public h
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There is established as of June 30, 1954, a revolving fund, and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to credit said fund with all moneys hereafter obtained or now held by him or by any constituent agency of the Department of Housing and Urban Development or any other official thereof, and to account under said fund for all assets and liabilities, in connection with (1) community facilities provided or assisted under title II of the Lanham Act, as amended [[42 U.S.C. 1531](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1531&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], or under title III of the Defense Housing and Community Facilities and Services Act of 1951, as amended [[42 U.S.C. 1592](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1592&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]; (2) loans or advances made pursuant to title V of the War Mobilization and Reconversion Act of 1944 (58 Stat. 791), or the Act of October 13, 1949; (3) functions transferred under Reorganization Plan No. 23 of 1950, or authorized under sections 102, 102a, 102b, and 102c of the Housing Act of 1948, as amended [[12 U.S.C. 1701g](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title12-section1701g&num=0&edition=prelim) to 1701g–3]; (4) notes or other obligations purchased pursuant to the Alaska Housing Act, as amended ([48 U.S.C. 484(a)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title48-section484/a&num=0&edition=prelim)); (5) subsistence homesteads and greentowns (Acts of June 29, 1936, 49 Stat. 2035, and May 19, 1949, 63 Stat. 68); (6) public war housing under title I of the Lanham Act, as amended [[42 U.S.C. 1521](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1521&num=0&editio
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**(a) In general** The Secretary is authorized to make—
(1) planning grants to enable applicants to develop homeownership programs; and
(2) implementation grants to enable applicants to carry out homeownership programs.
**(b) Authority to reserve housing assistance** In connection with a grant under this part, the Secretary may reserve authority to provide assistance under [section 1437f of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1437f&num=0&edition=prelim) to the extent necessary to provide rental assistance for a nonpurchasing tenant who resides in the project on the date the Secretary approves the application for an implementation grant, for use by the tenant in another project.
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**(a) In general** The Secretary shall provide assistance directly to a jurisdiction only if—
(1) the jurisdiction submits to the Secretary a comprehensive housing affordability strategy (hereafter in this section referred to as the “housing strategy”);
(2) the jurisdiction submits annual updates of the housing strategy; and
(3) the housing strategy, and any annual update of such strategy, is approved by the Secretary.
The Secretary shall establish such dates and manner for the submission and approval of housing strategies under this section that the Secretary determines will facilitate orderly program management by jurisdictions and provide for timely investment or other use of funds made available under subchapter II of this chapter and other programs requiring submission of a housing strategy. If the Secretary finds there is good cause, the Secretary may provide reasonable extensions of any deadlines for submission of a jurisdiction’s housing strategy.
**(b) Contents** A housing strategy submitted under this section shall be in a form that the Secretary determines to be appropriate for the assistance the jurisdiction may be provided and shall—
(1) describe the jurisdiction’s estimated housing needs projected for the ensuing 5-year period, and the jurisdiction’s need for assistance for very low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families, specifying such needs for different types of tenure and for different categories of residents, such as very low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families, the elderly, persons with disabilities, single persons, large families, residents of nonmetropolitan areas, families who are participating in an organized program to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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It is the purpose of this chapter to prohibit discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.
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**(a) Establishment** Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall establish in the Department of Health and Human Services a Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Advisory Council (referred to in this section as the “Council”) composed of not less than 12 members appointed by the Secretary.
**(b) Duties** The Council shall advise the Director with respect to research priorities and the development and revision of the 5-year plan required by [section 762(h) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section762/h&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Qualifications** Members of the Council shall be generally representative of the community of disability, independent living, and rehabilitation professionals, the community of disability, independent living, and rehabilitation researchers, the directors of independent living centers and community rehabilitation programs, the business community (including a representative of the small business community) that has experience with the system of vocational rehabilitation services and independent living services carried out under this chapter and with hiring individuals with disabilities, the community of stakeholders involved in assistive technology, the community of covered school professionals, and the community of individuals with disabilities, and the individuals’ representatives. At least one-half of the members shall be individuals with disabilities or the individuals’ representatives.
**(d) Terms of appointment**
(1) **Length of term** — Each member of the Council shall serve for a term of up to 3 years, determined by the Secretary, except that—
(A) a member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for whic
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The Secretary shall transfer all assets and liabilities of the fund established pursuant to section 717 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970, as amended ([42 U.S.C. 4518](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4518&num=0&edition=prelim)), to the Revolving fund (liquidating programs) established pursuant to title II of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1955, as amended ([12 U.S.C. 1701g–5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title12-section1701g-5&num=0&edition=prelim)).
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No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
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**(a) Equal access** All persons shall be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of any place of public accommodation, as defined in this section, without discrimination or segregation on the ground of race, color, religion, or national origin.
**(b) Establishments affecting interstate commerce or supported in their activities by State action as places of public accommodation; lodgings; facilities principally engaged in selling food for consumption on the premises; gasoline stations; places of exhibition or entertainment; other covered establishments** Each of the following establishments which serves the public is a place of public accommodation within the meaning of this subchapter if its operations affect commerce, or if discrimination or segregation by it is supported by State action:
(1) any inn, hotel, motel, or other establishment which provides lodging to transient guests, other than an establishment located within a building which contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire and which is actually occupied by the proprietor of such establishment as his residence;
(2) any restaurant, cafeteria, lunchroom, lunch counter, soda fountain, or other facility principally engaged in selling food for consumption on the premises, including, but not limited to, any such facility located on the premises of any retail establishment; or any gasoline station;
(3) any motion picture house, theater, concert hall, sports arena, stadium or other place of exhibition or entertainment; and
(4) any establishment (A)(i) which is physically located within the premises of any establishment otherwise covered by this subsection, or (ii) within the premises of which is physically located any such cove
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