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The purpose of this subchapter is to demonstrate the effectiveness of authorizing local governments and municipalities, in coordination with the public housing agencies for such jurisdictions--
(1) to receive and combine program allocations of covered housing assistance; and
(2) to design creative approaches for providing and administering Federal housing assistance based on the particular needs of the jurisdictions that--
(A) provide incentives to low-income families with children whose head of the household is employed, seeking employment, or preparing for employment by participating in a job training or educational program, or any program that otherwise assists individuals in obtaining employment and attaining economic self-sufficiency;
(B) reduce costs of Federal housing assistance and achieve greater cost-effectiveness in Federal housing assistance expenditures;
(C) increase the stock of affordable housing and housing choices for low-income families;
(D) increase homeownership among low-income families;
(E) reduce geographic concentration of assisted families;
(F) reduce homelessness through providing permanent housing solutions;
(G) improve program management; and
(H) achieve such other purposes with respect to low-income families, as determined by the participating local governments and municipalities in coordination with the public housing agencies; 1
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare § 1437bbb. Purpose - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-42-the-public-health-and-welfare/42-usc-sect-1437bbb/
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