Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§8142 Statement of Purpose
Title 42 › CHAPTER 90 — NEIGHBORHOOD AND CITY REINVESTMENT, SELF-HELP AND REVITALIZATION › SUBCHAPTER III — LIVABLE CITIES › § 8142
Summary
Helps states and local groups use arts and historic resources to improve living, expand culture, and mainly aid low‑ and moderate‑income areas needing conservation and revitalization.
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Title 42, §8142
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The primary purpose of this subchapter is to assist the efforts of States, local governments, neighborhood and other organizations to provide a more suitable living environment, expand cultural opportunities, and to the extent practicable, stimulate economic opportunities, primarily for the low and moderate income residents of communities and neighborhoods in need of conservation and revitalization, through the utilization, design or development of artistic, cultural, or historic resources.
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42 U.S.C. § 8142
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102