§ 950.961 - Applicability and scope.

(a) This subpart O applies to any Indian housing authority (IHA) that has an Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) with the Department. This subpart does not apply to housing assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

(b) This subpart O contains HUD's policies, procedures, and requirements for the participation of Indian housing residents in Indian housing management.

(c) This subpart O is designed to encourage increased resident participation in Indian housing.

(d) This subpart O is not intended to negate any pre-existing arrangements for resident management in Indian housing between an IHA and a resident management corporation.

(e) This subpart O includes requirements for the Family Investment Centers (FIC) Program, which was established by Section 515 of the National Affordable Housing Act, which created a new Section 22 of the Act. The FIC program is designed to provide families living in Indian housing with better access to educational and employment opportunities.