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Title 42
Title 42
HOUSING OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE
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Cooperation between departments; definitions; limitation of projects
Initiation and development of projects; jurisdiction; acquisition of property; fees of architects, engineers, etc.
Development of projects by Secretary; financial assistance to public housing agencies
Rental rates; exemption from limitations of United States Housing Act of 1937
Funds of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Administration of utilities and utility services; granting of easements
Definitions; actions to recover developed property
Declaration of policy; disposal of housing
Transfer of funds from other Federal agencies to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Power of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to manage, convey, etc., housing properties
Payment of annual sums to local authorities in lieu of taxes
Preservation of local civil and criminal jurisdiction and civil rights
Rules and regulations; standards of safety, convenience, and health
Laborers and mechanics; wages; preference in employment
Separability
Powers of certain agencies designated to provide temporary shelter
Removal by Secretary of certain housing of temporary character; exceptions for local communities; report to Congress
Definitions
Housing disposition
Temporary housing exempted from provisions of
Redetermination of demountable housing as temporary or permanent
Removal of all dwelling structures on land under Secretary’s control; temporary housing exempted; preference in fulfilling vacancies
Acquisition of housing sites
Sale of specific housing projects
Disposition of other permanent war housing
Sale of vacant land to local housing authorities; sale of personal property
Conveyance of land and nondwelling structures thereon to States for National Guard purposes
Extension by President of dates for disposal and other actions relating to housing under this subchapter
Establishment of income limitations for occupancy of housing; effect on prior tenants
Transfer of certain housing to Indians
Undisposed housing
Definitions
Determination of critical areas by President; requisite conditions
Construction by private enterprise
Community facilities or services by local agencies
Expiration date; exception
Powers as cumulative and additional
Authority of Secretary
Construction of housing
Maximum construction costs; determinations by Secretary in certain condemnation proceedings
Loans or grants for community facilities or services; conditions; maximum amounts; annual adjustments
Secretary’s powers with respect to housing, facilities, and services
Interagency transfers of property; application of rules and regulations
Preservation of local civil and criminal jurisdiction, and civil rights; jurisdiction of State courts
Payment of annual sums to local authorities in lieu of taxes
Conditions and requirements as to contracts; utilization of existing facilities; disposition of facilities constructed by United States
Laborers and mechanics
Disposition of moneys derived from rentals, operation, and disposition of property
Determination of fair rentals and classes of occupants by Secretary
Authorization of appropriations
Transfer of functions and funds in certain cases
Definitions
Powers of Surgeon General of Public Health Service
Housing of persons displaced by acquisition of property for defense installations or industries
Contracts for construction
Acquisition of military housing financed under Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund and rental housing at military bases
Maintenance and operation of housing; use of quarters; payment of principal, interest, and other obligations
Services of architects and engineers; use of appropriations; acquisition of sites
Appropriations; use of quarters allowances
Definitions
Net floor area limitations