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TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

CHAPTER 130--NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING

SUBCHAPTER II--INVESTMENT IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Part D--Specified Model Programs

Sec. 259. Rehabilitation of State and local government in rem properties

1. In general
   The Secretary shall make available a model program under which States and units of general local government may convert in rem properties to provide affordable permanent housing for the homeless by leasing such properties to nonprofit organizations and permitting such organizations to rehabilitate the properties.
   
   
2. Target
   The program shall target vacant properties for rehabilitation by nonprofit organizations.

(Pub. L. 101-625, title II, Sec. 259, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4124.)