(a) Enforceable agreementsEach participating jurisdiction, through binding contractual agreements with owners and otherwise, shall ensure long-term compliance with the provisions of this subchapter. Such measures shall provide for (1) enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter by the jurisdiction or by the intended beneficiaries, and (2) remedies for the breach of such provisions.
(b) Periodic monitoringEach participating jurisdiction, not less frequently than annually, shall review the activities of owners of affordable housing assisted under this subchapter for rental to assess compliance with the requirements of this subchapter. Such review shall include on-site inspection to determine compliance with housing codes and other applicable regulations. The results of each review shall be included in the jurisdiction’s performance report submitted to the Secretary under section 12708(a) of this title and made available to the public.
(c) Special procedures for certain projectsIn the case of small-scale or scattered site housing, the Secretary may provide for such streamlined procedures for achieving the purposes of this section as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
Structure US Code
Title 42— THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 130— NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SUBCHAPTER II— INVESTMENT IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Part A— HOME Investment Partnerships
§ 12742. Eligible uses of investment
§ 12743. Development of model programs
§ 12745. Qualification as affordable housing
§ 12746. Participation by States and local governments
§ 12747. Allocation of resources
§ 12748. HOME Investment Trust Funds
§ 12749. Repayment of investment
§ 12750. Matching requirements
§ 12751. Private-public partnership
§ 12752. Distribution of assistance
§ 12753. Penalties for misuse of funds
§ 12754. Limitation on jurisdictions under court order