(1) For the purpose of increasing the supply of low-rent housing for elderly families, an authority may develop, construct, and operate new housing or acquire, remodel, and operate existing housing in order to provide accommodations designed specifically for such elderly families.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this or any other law, an authority, in respect to dwelling units suitable to the needs of elderly families, may extend a prior preference in occupancy to such elderly families.