Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§1437bbb–4 Program Requirements
Title 42 › CHAPTER 8 — LOW-INCOME HOUSING › SUBCHAPTER II–B — HOME RULE FLEXIBLE GRANT DEMONSTRATION › § 1437bbb–4
Summary
The federal housing Secretary cannot waive five specific program rules for any area that takes part in the program. Those rules cover who counts as low-income and how income is checked and targeted, how rent is figured for public housing and for tenant-based aid, and rules about tearing down or selling public housing. A participating area must spend the money only the way its approved plan says.
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Title 42, §1437bbb–4
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(a)Applicability of certain provisions
Notwithstanding section 1437bbb–3(a)(1) of this title, the Secretary may not waive, with respect to any participating jurisdiction, any of the following provisions:
(1)The first sentence of paragraph (1) of section 1437a(a) of this title (relating to eligibility of low-income families).
(2)section 1437n of this title (relating to income eligibility and targeting of assistance).
(3)Paragraph (2) of section 1437a(a) of this title (relating to rental payments for public housing families).
(4)Paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 1437f(o) of this title (to the extent such paragraphs limit the amount of rent paid by families assisted with tenant-based assistance).
(5)section 1437p of this title (relating to demolition or disposition of public housing).
(b)Compliance with assistance plan
A participating jurisdiction shall provide assistance using amounts received pursuant to this subchapter in the manner set forth in the plan of the jurisdiction approved by the Secretary under section 1437bbb–5(a)(2) of this title.
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42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–4
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110