N.Y. Private Housing Finance Law § 1171: Definitions

§ 1171. Definitions. As used in this article: 1. "NAHA" shall mean the

national affordable housing act, 42 U.S.C. 12701-12839.

2. "HOME program" shall mean subtitle A of title II of the national

affordable housing act.

3. "Division" shall mean the division of housing and community

renewal.

4. "HUD" shall mean the federal department of housing and urban

development.

5. "HOME regulations" shall mean HUD regulations created pursuant to

the national affordable housing act of 1990 as amended.

6. "Applicant" shall mean any entity eligible to receive grants or

loans under the HOME program.

7. "CHAS" shall mean the New York state comprehensive housing

affordability strategy prepared in accordance with the requirements of

the national affordable housing act of 1990.

8. "Participating jurisdiction" shall mean a unit of general local

government designated by HUD to receive HOME funds through a formula

allocation.

9. "Non-participating jurisdiction" shall mean a unit of general local

government which does not receive federal funds directly under the HOME

program.

10. "Eligible activities" shall have the same meaning as set forth in

the HOME regulations.