25 U.S.C. § 4112
Section 4112 · Indian housing plans
Current version, with additions and removals from the December 27, 2000 version.
The Secretary shall provide—
The Secretary shall provide—
(2) for the review of such plans.
(2) for the review of such plans.
Each housing plan under this section shall be in a form prescribed by the Secretary and shall contain, with respect to the 5-year period beginning with the fiscal year for which the plan is submitted, the following information:
(1) Mission statement
A general statement of the mission of the Indian tribe to serve the needs of the low-income families in the jurisdiction of the Indian tribe during the period.
(2) Goals and objectives
A statement of the goals and objectives of the Indian tribe to enable the tribe to serve the needs identified in paragraph (1) during the period.
(3) Activities plan
An overview of the activities planned during the period including an analysis of the manner in which the activities will enable the tribe to meet its mission, goals, and objectives.
(1) In general
A housing plan of an Indian tribe under this section shall—
(A) be in such form as the Secretary may prescribe; and
(B) contain the information described in paragraph (2).
(2) Required information
(1) Goals and objectives
A statement of the goals and objectives to be accomplished during that period.
(A) Description of planned activities
A statement of planned activities, including—
(i) the types of household to receive assistance;
(ii) the types and levels of assistance to be provided;
(iii) the number of units planned to be produced;
(iv)(I) a description of any housing to be demolished or disposed of;
(II) a timetable for the demolition or disposition; and
(III) any other information required by the Secretary with respect to the demolition or disposition;
(v) a description of the manner in which the recipient will protect and maintain the viability of housing owned and operated by the recipient that was developed under a contract between the Secretary and an Indian housing authority pursuant to the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.); and
(vi) outcomes anticipated to be achieved by the recipient.
(4) Affordable housing resources
A statement of the affordable housing resources currently available and to be made available during the period, including—
(A) a description of the significant characteristics of the housing market in the jurisdiction, including the availability of housing from other public sources, private market housing, and the manner in which such characteristics influence the decision of the recipient to use grant amounts to be provided under this chapter for rental assistance, production of new units, acquisition of existing units, or rehabilitation of units;
(B) a description of the structure, coordination, and means of cooperation between the recipient and any other governmental entities in the development, submission, or implementation of housing plans, including a description of the involvement of private, public, and nonprofit organizations and institutions, and the use of loan guarantees under section 1715z–13a of title 12, and other housing assistance provided by the Federal Government for Indian tribes, including loans, grants, and mortgage insurance;
(C) a description of the manner in which the plan will address the needs identified pursuant to paragraph (2);
(D) a description of the manner in which the recipient will protect and maintain the viability of housing owned and operated by the recipient that was developed under a contract between the Secretary and an Indian housing authority pursuant to the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.];
(E) a description of any existing and anticipated homeownership programs and rental programs to be carried out during the period, and the requirements and assistance available under such programs;
(F) a description of any existing and anticipated housing rehabilitation programs necessary to ensure the long-term viability of the housing to be carried out during the period, and the requirements and assistance available under such programs;
(G) a description of all other existing or anticipated housing assistance provided by the recipient during the period, including transitional housing, homeless housing, college housing, supportive services housing, and the requirements and assistance available under such programs;
(H) a description of any housing to be demolished or disposed of, a timetable for such demolition or disposition, and any other information required by the Secretary with respect to such demolition or disposition;
(I) a description of the manner in which the recipient will coordinate with tribal and State welfare agencies to ensure that residents of such housing will be provided with access to resources to assist in obtaining employment and achieving self-sufficiency;
(J) a description of the requirements established by the recipient to promote the safety of residents of such housing, facilitate the undertaking of crime prevention measures, allow resident input and involvement, including the establishment of resident organizations, and allow for the coordination of crime prevention activities between the recipient and tribal and local law enforcement officials; and
(K) a description of the entity that will carry out the activities under the plan, including the organizational capacity and key personnel of the entity.
(6) Certain families
With respect to assistance provided under section 4131(b)(2) of this title by a recipient to Indian families that are not low-income families, evidence that there is a need for housing for each such family during that period that cannot reasonably be met without such assistance.
(vi) a certification that the recipient will comply with section 4114(b) of this title.
A plan under this section for an Indian tribe may be prepared and submitted on behalf of the tribe by the tribally designated housing entity for the tribe, but only if such plan contains a certification by the recognized tribal government of the grant beneficiary that such tribe—
A plan under this section for an Indian tribe may be prepared and submitted on behalf of the tribe by the tribally designated housing entity for the tribe, but only if such plan contains a certification by the recognized tribal government of the grant beneficiary that such tribe—
(1) has had an opportunity to review the plan and has authorized the submission of the plan by the housing entity; or
(1) has had an opportunity to review the plan and has authorized the submission of the plan by the housing entity; or
(2) has delegated to such tribally designated housing entity the authority to submit a plan on behalf of the tribe without prior review by the tribe.
(2) has delegated to such tribally designated housing entity the authority to submit a plan on behalf of the tribe without prior review by the tribe.
The requirements relating to the contents of plans under this section shall be established by regulation, pursuant to section 4116 of this title.
The requirements relating to the contents of plans under this section shall be established by regulation, pursuant to section 4116 of this title.