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§ 4112. Indian housing plans
(a)
Plan submission
The Secretary shall provide—
(b)
5-year plan
Each housing plan under this section shall be in a form prescribed by the Secretary and shall contain, with respect to the 5-year period beginning with the fiscal year for which the plan is submitted, the following information:
(1)
Mission statement
A general statement of the mission of the Indian tribe to serve the needs of the low-income families in the jurisdiction of the Indian tribe during the period.
(c)
1-year plan
A housing plan under this section for an Indian tribe shall be in a form prescribed by the Secretary and contain the following information relating to the upcoming fiscal year for which the assistance under this chapter is to be made available:
(1)
Goals and objectives
A statement of the goals and objectives to be accomplished during that period.
(2)
Statement of needs
A statement of the housing needs of the low-income Indian families residing in the jurisdiction of the Indian tribe and the means by which such needs will be addressed during the period, including—
(A)
a description of the estimated housing needs and the need for assistance for the low-income Indian families in the jurisdiction, including a description of the manner in which the geographical distribution of assistance is consistent with the geographical needs and needs for various categories of housing assistance; and
(3)
Financial resources
An operating budget for the recipient, in a form prescribed by the Secretary, that includes—
(4)
Affordable housing resources
A statement of the affordable housing resources currently available and to be made available during the period, including—
(A)
a description of the significant characteristics of the housing market in the jurisdiction, including the availability of housing from other public sources, private market housing, and the manner in which such characteristics influence the decision of the recipient to use grant amounts to be provided under this chapter for rental assistance, production of new units, acquisition of existing units, or rehabilitation of units;
(B)
a description of the structure, coordination, and means of cooperation between the recipient and any other governmental entities in the development, submission, or implementation of housing plans, including a description of the involvement of private, public, and nonprofit organizations and institutions, and the use of loan guarantees under section
1715z–13a of title
12, and other housing assistance provided by the Federal Government for Indian tribes, including loans, grants, and mortgage insurance;
(C)
a description of the manner in which the plan will address the needs identified pursuant to paragraph (2);
(D)
a description of the manner in which the recipient will protect and maintain the viability of housing owned and operated by the recipient that was developed under a contract between the Secretary and an Indian housing authority pursuant to the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.];
(E)
a description of any existing and anticipated homeownership programs and rental programs to be carried out during the period, and the requirements and assistance available under such programs;
(F)
a description of any existing and anticipated housing rehabilitation programs necessary to ensure the long-term viability of the housing to be carried out during the period, and the requirements and assistance available under such programs;
(G)
a description of all other existing or anticipated housing assistance provided by the recipient during the period, including transitional housing, homeless housing, college housing, supportive services housing, and the requirements and assistance available under such programs;
(H)
a description of any housing to be demolished or disposed of, a timetable for such demolition or disposition, and any other information required by the Secretary with respect to such demolition or disposition;
(I)
a description of the manner in which the recipient will coordinate with tribal and State welfare agencies to ensure that residents of such housing will be provided with access to resources to assist in obtaining employment and achieving self-sufficiency;
(J)
a description of the requirements established by the recipient to promote the safety of residents of such housing, facilitate the undertaking of crime prevention measures, allow resident input and involvement, including the establishment of resident organizations, and allow for the coordination of crime prevention activities between the recipient and tribal and local law enforcement officials; and
(5)
Certification of compliance
Evidence of compliance which shall include, as appropriate—
(A)
a certification that the recipient will comply with title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 [25 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.] in carrying out this chapter, to the extent that such title is applicable, and other applicable Federal statutes;
(B)
a certification that the recipient will maintain adequate insurance coverage for housing units that are owned and operated or assisted with grant amounts provided under this chapter, in compliance with such requirements as may be established by the Secretary;
(C)
a certification that policies are in effect and are available for review by the Secretary and the public governing the eligibility, admission, and occupancy of families for housing assisted with grant amounts provided under this chapter;
(d)
Participation of tribally designated housing entity
A plan under this section for an Indian tribe may be prepared and submitted on behalf of the tribe by the tribally designated housing entity for the tribe, but only if such plan contains a certification by the recognized tribal government of the grant beneficiary that such tribe—
(e)
Coordination of plans
A plan under this section may cover more than 1 Indian tribe, but only if the certification requirements under subsection (d) of this section are complied with by each such grant beneficiary covered.
(f)
Regulations
The requirements relating to the contents of plans under this section shall be established by regulation, pursuant to section
4116 of this title.
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