Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§19501 Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones
Title 42 › CHAPTER 165 — INCREASING HOUSING SUPPLY › SUBCHAPTER I — BUILDING MORE IN AMERICA › § 19501
Summary
HUD's Secretary can give extra priority when awarding certain competitive housing grants to projects in or mainly benefiting a qualified opportunity zone under section 1400Z–1 of title 26. "Covered grant" means such a competitive housing grant.
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Title 42, §19501
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(a)Covered grant defined
In this section, the term “covered grant” means any competitive grant relating to the construction, modification, rehabilitation, or preservation of housing, as determined by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
(b)Priority
When awarding a covered grant, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may give additional weight to applicants with proposed activities or projects that are located in or substantially and directly benefit a community designated as a qualified opportunity zone under section 1400Z–1 of title 26.
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42 U.S.C. § 19501
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110