Sec. 2306.785.  PROGRAM LOANS.  (a)  The department may make loans under the program only to:
(1)  colonia self-help centers established under Subchapter Z;  and
(2)  community housing development organizations certified by the department.
(b)  A loan made under the program may be used only for the payment of:
(1)  costs associated with the purchase of real property;
(2)  costs of surveying, platting, and subdividing or resubdividing real property;
(3)  fees, insurance costs, or recording costs associated with the development of the subdivision;
(4)  costs of providing proper infrastructure necessary to support residential uses;
(5)  real estate commissions and marketing fees;  and
(6)  any other costs as the department by rule determines to be reasonable and prudent to advance the purposes of this subchapter.
(c)  A loan made by the department under the program may not bear interest and may not exceed a term of 36 months.
(d)  The department may offer a borrower under the program one loan renewal for each subdivision.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments
Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Subchapter GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program
Section 2306.782. Establishment of Program
Section 2306.783. Colonia Model Subdivision Revolving Loan Fund
Section 2306.784. Subdivision Compliance