(n) Grants for assisting affordable housing developed through main street projects in smaller communities
(1) Authority and use of grant amounts
The Secretary may make grants under this subsection to smaller communities. Such grant amounts shall be used by smaller communities only to provide assistance to carry out eligible affordable housing activities under paragraph (4) in connection with an eligible project under paragraph (2).
(2) Eligible project
For purposes of this subsection, the term “eligible project” means a project that—
(A) the Secretary determines, under the criteria established pursuant to paragraph (3), is a main street project;
(B) is carried out within the jurisdiction of a smaller community receiving the grant; and
(C) involves the development of affordable housing that is located in the commercial area that is the subject of the project.
(3) Main street projects
The Secretary shall establish requirements for a project to be considered a main street project for purposes of this section, which shall require that the project—
(A) has as its purpose the revitalization or redevelopment of a historic or traditional commercial area;
(B) involves investment, or other participation, by the government for, and private entities in, the community in which the project is carried out; and
(C) complies with such historic preservation guidelines or principles as the Secretary shall identify to preserve significant historic or traditional architectural and design features in the structures or area involved in the project.
(4) Eligible affordable housing activities
For purposes of this subsection, the activities described in subsection (d)(1) shall be considered eligible affordable housing activities, except that—
(A) such activities shall be conducted with respect to affordable housing rather than with respect to severely distressed public housing projects; and
(B) eligible affordable housing activities under this subsection shall not include the activities described in subparagraphs (B) through (E), (J), or (K) of subsection (d)(1).
(5) Maximum grant amount
A grant under this subsection for a fiscal year for a single smaller community may not exceed $1,000,000.
(6) Contribution requirement
A smaller community applying for a grant under this subsection shall be considered an applicant for purposes of subsection (c) (relating to contributions by applicants), except that—
(A) such supplemental amounts shall be used only for carrying out eligible affordable housing activities; and
(B) paragraphs (1)(B) and (3) shall not apply to grants under this subsection.
(7) Applications and selection
(A) Application
Pursuant to subsection (e)(1), the Secretary shall provide for smaller communities to apply for grants under this subsection, except that the Secretary may establish such separate or additional criteria for applications for such grants as may be appropriate to carry out this subsection.
(B) Selection criteria
The Secretary shall establish selection criteria for the award of grants under this subsection, which shall be based on the selection criteria established pursuant to subsection (e)(2), with such changes as may be appropriate to carry out the purposes of this subsection.
(8) Cost limits
The cost limits established pursuant to subsection (f) shall apply to eligible affordable housing activities assisted with grant amounts under this subsection.
(9) Inapplicability of other provisions
The provisions of subsections (g) (relating to disposition and replacement of severely distressed public housing), and (h) (relating to administration of grants by other entities), shall not apply to grants under this subsection.
(10) Reporting
The Secretary shall require each smaller community receiving a grant under this subsection to submit a report regarding the use of all amounts provided under the grant.
(11) Definitions
For purposes of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply:
(A) Affordable housing
The term “affordable housing” means rental or homeownership dwelling units that—
(i) are made available for initial occupancy to low-income families, with a subset of units made available to very- and extremely-low income families; and
(ii) are subject to the same rules regarding occupant contribution toward rent or purchase and terms of rental or purchase as dwelling units in public housing projects assisted with a grant under this section.
(B) Smaller community
The term “smaller community” means a unit of general local government (as such term is defined in
section 5302 of this title) that—
(i) has a population of 50,000 or fewer; and
(ii)
(I) is not served by a public housing agency; or
(II) is served by a single public housing agency, which agency administers 100 or fewer public housing dwelling units.
References in Text
Section 1437l of this title, referred to in subsec. (j)(2)(A)(iv), was repealed by Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 522(a), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2564.
Section 503(a) of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, referred to in subsec. (j)(2)(A)(iv), is section 503(a) of Pub. L. 105–276, which is set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 1437 of this title.
Amendments
2015—Subsec. (m)(1). Pub. L. 114–113, § 228(1), substituted “fiscal year 2016.” for “fiscal year 2015.”
Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 114–113, § 228(2), substituted “September 30, 2016.” for “September 30, 2015.”
2014—Subsec. (m)(1). Pub. L. 113–235, § 229(1), substituted “fiscal year 2015.” for “fiscal year 2014.”
Pub. L. 113–76, § 234(1), substituted “fiscal year 2014.” for “fiscal year 2012.”
Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 113–235, § 229(2), substituted “September 30, 2015.” for “September 30, 2014.”
Pub. L. 113–76, § 234(2), substituted “September 30, 2014.” for “September 30, 2012.”
2011—Subsec. (m)(1). Pub. L. 112–55, § 222(1), substituted “fiscal year 2012.” for “fiscal year 2010.”
Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 112–55, § 222(2), substituted “September 30, 2012.” for “September 30, 2010.”
2009—Subsec. (m)(1). Pub. L. 111–117, § 222(1), substituted “fiscal year 2010.” for “fiscal year 2009.”
Pub. L. 111–8, § 223(1), which directed the substitution of “2009” for “2003”, was executed by making the substitution for “2008”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 110–161, § 224(1). See 2007 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 111–117, § 222(2), substituted “September 30, 2010.” for “September 30, 2009.”
Pub. L. 111–8, § 223(2), which directed substitution of “September 30, 2009” for “September 30, 2007”, was executed by making the substitution for “September 30, 2008”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 110–161, § 224(2). See 2007 Amendment note below.
2007—Subsec. (m)(1). Pub. L. 110–161, § 224(1), which directed substitution of “2008” for “2003”, was executed by making the substitution for “2007”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the amendment by Pub. L. 109–289, § 21045(1), as added by Pub. L. 110–5. See below.
Pub. L. 109–289, § 21045(1), as added by Pub. L. 110–5, substituted “2007” for “2003”.
Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 110–161, § 224(2), substituted “September 30, 2008” for “September 30, 2007”.
Pub. L. 109–289, § 21045(2), as added by Pub. L. 110–5, substituted “September 30, 2007” for “September 30, 2006”.
2003—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–186, § 403(a), inserted concluding provisions.
Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 108–186, § 402(a)(1), substituted “The Secretary shall establish criteria for the award of grants under this section and shall include among the factors—” for “The Secretary shall establish selection criteria for the award of grants under this section and shall include such factors as—” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (e)(2)(B). Pub. L. 108–186, § 402(a)(2), struck out “large-scale” after “for managing”.
Subsec. (e)(2)(D). Pub. L. 108–186, § 402(a)(3), inserted “and ongoing implementation” after “development” and “, except that the Secretary may not award a grant under this section unless the applicant has involved affected public housing residents at the beginning and during the planning process for the revitalization program, prior to submission of an application” before semicolon at end.
Subsec. (e)(2)(I) to (L). Pub. L. 108–186, § 402(a)(4)–(6), added subpars. (I) to (K) and redesignated former subpar. (I) as (L).
Subsec. (j)(2)(A)(iii)(III). Pub. L. 108–186, § 402(b), added subcl. (III).
Subsec. (l)(3). Pub. L. 108–186, § 403(c)(1), substituted “, including a specification of the amount and type of assistance provided under subsection (n);” for “; and”.
Subsec. (l)(4), (5). Pub. L. 108–186, § 403(c)(2), (3), added par. (4) and redesignated former par. (4) as (5).
Subsec. (m)(1). Pub. L. 108–186, § 402(d), which directed substitution of “through 2006” for “, 2001, and 2002” could not be executed because the words “, 2001, and 2002” did not appear subsequent to amendment by Pub. L. 108–7, § 215(a). See below.
Pub. L. 108–7, § 215(a), substituted “$574,000,000 for fiscal year 2003” for “$600,000,000 for fiscal year 1999 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002”.
Subsec. (m)(3). Pub. L. 108–186, § 403(d), added par. (3).
Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 108–186, § 403(b)(2), added subsec. (n). Former subsec. (n) redesignated (o).
Pub. L. 108–186, § 402(e), substituted “September 30, 2006” for “September 30, 2004”.
Pub. L. 108–7, § 215(b), substituted “September 30, 2004” for “September 30, 2002”.
Subsec. (o) Pub. L. 108–186, § 403(b)(1), redesignated subsec. (n) as (o).
2000—Subsec. (d)(1)(G). Pub. L. 106–377, § 1(a)(1) [title II, § 214(b)(1)], inserted before semicolon “, including a Neighborhood Networks initiative for the establishment and operation of computer centers in public housing for the purpose of enhancing the self-sufficiency, employability, an economic self-reliance of public housing residents by providing them with onsite computer access and training resources”.
Subsec. (m)(2). Pub. L. 106–377, § 1(a)(1) [title II, § 214(b)(2)], inserted before period at end of first sentence “, including assistance in connection with the establishment and operation of computer centers in public housing through the Neighborhoods Networks initiative described in subsection (d)(1)(G)”.
1998—Pub. L. 105–276 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section authorized planning grants for development of revitalization programs for severely distressed public housing and implementation grants to carry out revitalization programs for such housing, authorized exceptions to general program rules, established Office of Severely Distressed Public Housing Revitalization, and required annual report to Congress.
1996—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 104–99 temporarily substituted “Exception” for “Exceptions” in subsec. heading and struck out “(1) Long-term viability.—” before “The Secretary may waive” and par. (2) which read as follows:
“(2) Selection of tenants.—For projects revitalized under this section, a public housing agency may select tenants pursuant to a local system of preferences, in lieu of selecting tenants pursuant to the preferences specified under section 1437d(c)(4)(A)(i) of this title. Such local system shall be established in writing and shall respond to local housing needs and priorities as determined by the public housing agency. The public housing agency shall hold 1 or more public hearings to obtain the views of low-income tenants and other interested parties on the housing needs and priorities of the agency’s jurisdiction.” See Effective and Termination Dates of 1996 Amendments note below.
Subsec. (h)(3). Pub. L. 104–330 struck out “, except that it does not include any Indian housing authority” after “section 1437a(b) of this title”.
Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 535(b), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2586, provided that:
“The amendment made by this section [amending this section] is made on, and shall apply beginning upon, the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 21, 1998].”
Effective and Termination Dates of 1996 Amendments
Amendment by Pub. L. 104–330 effective Oct. 1, 1997, except as otherwise expressly provided, see section 107 of Pub. L. 104–330, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4101 of Title 25, Indians.
Amendment by Pub. L. 104–99 effective Jan. 26, 1996, only for fiscal years 1996, 1997, and 1998, and to cease to be effective Oct. 21, 1998, see section 402(f) of Pub. L. 104–99, as amended, and section 514(f) of Pub. L. 105–276, set out as notes under section 1437a of this title.
Termination of Reporting Requirements
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which item 11 on page 104 identifies a reporting provision which, as subsequently amended, is contained in subsec. (l) of this section), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
Study of Elderly and Disabled Public Housing Needs
Pub. L. 108–186, title IV, § 402(c), Dec. 16, 2003, 117 Stat. 2694, required the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress regarding the extent of severely distressed elderly and disabled public housing and recommendations for improving that housing not later than 18 months after Dec. 18, 2003.