Sec. 20. A housing authority may:
(1) investigate living and housing conditions, and methods of improving those conditions;
(2) determine where slum areas exist or where there is a shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income;
(3) make studies and recommendations relating to the problems of clearing, replanning, and reconstructing slum areas, and of providing dwelling accommodations for persons of low income;
(4) cooperate with the state or any political subdivision in clearing, replanning, and reconstructing slum areas, and providing dwelling accommodations for persons of low income; and
(5) engage in studies and experimentation on the subject of housing.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-4-8-5 part; 18-7-11-8(f).]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.344-1987, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 7. Planning and Development
Chapter 18. Housing Authorities
36-7-18-1. Application of Chapter; Impairment of Contract; Fulfillment of Obligations
36-7-18-1.5. Powers of Agency Performing Public Housing Function
36-7-18-2. Declaration of Public Purpose
36-7-18-3. "Persons of Low Income" Defined
36-7-18-4. Housing Authorities; Establishment; Procedure
36-7-18-5. Commissioners; Appointment
36-7-18-6. Commissioners Not Officers or Employees of Unit; Exceptions
36-7-18-7. Commissioners; Terms of Office; Certificates of Appointment
36-7-18-8. Commissioners; Compensation; Expenses
36-7-18-9. Commissioners; Removal From Office
36-7-18-9.1. Commissioners; Residence Requirement; Removal
36-7-18-10. Employees; Legal Services; Pension Plans
36-7-18-11. Conflicts of Interest
36-7-18-13. Quorum; Approval of Actions
36-7-18-14. Limitations on Powers of Authorities
36-7-18-15. Actions; Contracts; Rules
36-7-18-16. Housing Projects; Authorization; Limitations
36-7-18-17. Contracts Relating to Housing Projects
36-7-18-18. Property Management; Acquisition, Ownership, and Disposition of Property
36-7-18-19. Investment of Funds; Cancellation of Indebtedness
36-7-18-20. Investigatory Powers; Cooperation With Political Subdivisions and State
36-7-18-21. Designation of Hearing Examiners
36-7-18-22. Availability of Housing; National Defense Activities; Major Disasters
36-7-18-24. Establishment of Rental Rates
36-7-18-25. Exemptions From Taxes and Assessments; Agreements to Pay for Services
36-7-18-26. Tenant Selection; Rentals; Adoption of Rules
36-7-18-27. Persons Ineligible as Tenants
36-7-18-29. Housing Projects; Applicability of Ordinances and Regulations
36-7-18-33. Obligees of Housing Authorities; Rights
36-7-18-34. Exemption of Real Property From Execution or Other Judicial Process
36-7-18-35. Federal, State, and Other Aid
36-7-18-37. Books, Records, and Accounts
36-7-18-39. Approval of Projects by State Agencies, Boards, and Commissions
36-7-18-40. Supervision of Federally Financed Projects
36-7-18-41. Jurisdiction of Authorities; Shared Jurisdiction