25 U.S.C. § 4230

Current through P.L. 118-64 (published on www.congress.gov on 05/24/2024), except for [P. L. 118-63]
Section 4230 - Program requirements
(a) Rents
(1) Establishment

Subject to paragraph (2), as a condition to receiving grant amounts under this subchapter, the Director shall develop written policies governing rents and homebuyer payments charged for dwelling units assisted under this subchapter, including methods by which such rents and homebuyer payments are determined.

(2) Maximum rent

In the case of any low-income family residing in a dwelling unit assisted with grant amounts under this subchapter, the monthly rent or homebuyer payment (as applicable) for that dwelling unit may not exceed 30 percent of the monthly adjusted income of that family.

(b) Maintenance and efficient operation
(1) In general

The Director shall, using amounts of any grants received under this subchapter, reserve and use for operating under section 4229 of this title such amounts as may be necessary to provide for the continued maintenance and efficient operation of such housing.

(2) Disposal of certain housing

This subsection may not be construed to prevent the Director, or any entity funded by the Department, from demolishing or disposing of housing, pursuant to regulations established by the Secretary.

(c) Insurance coverage

As a condition to receiving grant amounts under this subchapter, the Director shall require adequate insurance coverage for housing units that are owned or operated or assisted with grant amounts provided under this subchapter.

(d) Eligibility for admission

As a condition to receiving grant amounts under this subchapter, the Director shall develop written policies governing the eligibility, admission, and occupancy of families for housing assisted with grant amounts provided under this subchapter.

(e) Management and maintenance

As a condition to receiving grant amounts under this subchapter, the Director shall develop policies governing the management and maintenance of housing assisted with grant amounts under this subchapter.

25 U.S.C. § 4230

Pub. L. 104-330, title VIII, §811, as added Pub. L. 106-568, title II, §203, Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2887, and Pub. L. 106-569, title V, §513, Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2981.

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATION Pub. L. 106-568, §203, and Pub. L. 106-569, §513, enacted identical sections 811 of Pub. L. 104-330. This section is based on the text of section 811 of Pub. L. 104-330 as added by Pub. L. 106-569, §513.

adjusted income
The term "adjusted income" means the annual income that remains after excluding the following amounts:(A) Youths, students, and persons with disabilities$480 for each member of the family residing in the household (other than the head of the household or the spouse of the head of the household)-(i) who is under 18 years of age; or(ii) who is-(I) 18 years of age or older; and(II) a person with disabilities or a full-time student.(B) Elderly and disabled families$400 for an elderly or disabled family.(C) Medical and attendant expensesThe amount by which 3 percent of the annual income of the family is exceeded by the aggregate of-(i) medical expenses, in the case of an elderly or disabled family; and(ii) reasonable attendant care and auxiliary apparatus expenses for each family member who is a person with disabilities, to the extent necessary to enable any member of the family (including a member who is a person with disabilities) to be employed.(D) Child care expensesChild care expenses, to the extent necessary to enable another member of the family to be employed or to further his or her education.(E) Earned income of minorsThe amount of any earned income of any member of the family who is less than 18 years of age.(F) Travel expensesExcessive travel expenses, not to exceed $25 per family per week, for employment- or education-related travel.(G) Other amountsSuch other amounts as may be provided in the Indian housing plan for an Indian tribe.
family
The term "family" includes a family with or without children, an elderly family, a near-elderly family, a disabled family, and a single person.