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42 U.S.C. 12809: Rehabilitation of State and local government in rem propertiesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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§12809. Rehabilitation of State and local government in rem properties

(a)  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.

(b)  Target

The program shall target vacant properties for rehabilitation by nonprofit organizations.

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