Us Code § 12909 - Single room occupancy dwellings
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§ 12909. Single room occupancy dwellings
(a) Use of grants
Grants under this section may be used to provide project-based rental assistance or grants to facilitate the development of single room occupancy dwellings. To the extent practicable, a program under this section shall be carried out in the manner provided for under section 1437f(n) 1 of this title.
(b) Limitation
Recipients under this section shall require the provision to individuals assisted under this section of the following assistance:
(1) Services
Appropriate services provided by qualified service providers in the area.
(2) Intensive assistance
For any individual with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or related diseases who requires more care than can be provided in housing assisted under this section, locating a care provider who can appropriately care for the individual and referral of the individual to the care provider.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title VIII, §860, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4381; Pub. L. 102–550, title VI, §606(j)(7), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3810.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Section 1437f(n) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by Pub. L. 105–276, title V, §550(a)(7), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2609.
Amendments
1992—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 102–550 inserted "with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or related diseases" after "any individual".
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