,i #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cieb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #ab1 #bjbe,mr4 ,cleaver 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,lynch1 ,mr4 ,meeks1 and ,mr4 ,torres of ,new ,york7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,financial ,services ,a ,,bill ,to authorize the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty into sustainable1 mixed-income neighborhoods with access to economic opportunities1 by revitalizing severely distressed housing1 and investing and leveraging investments in well-functioning services1 educational opportunities1 public assets1 public transportation1 and improved access to jobs1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,choice ,neighborhoods ,initiative ,act of #bjbe4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,affordable housing ,the term affordable housing includes-- 7,a7 public housing assisted under section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g72 7,b7 assisted housing2 7,c7 housing assisted under an affordable housing program administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture through ,rural ,housing ,service2 7,d7 rental housing that utilizes tax credits under section #db of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7,e7 affordable rental housing owned1 developed1 or assisted through a ,state or local government or ,state housing finance agency1 including ,state-assisted public housing1 which is subject to a long-term affordability restriction requiring occupancy by low-income households2 and 7,f7 private housing for low- and moderate-income households and for which the ,secretary requires the owner or purchaser of the project to maintain affordability for not less than #cj years in accordance with use restrictions under regulations issued by the ,secretary1 which restrictions shall be-- 7i7 contained in a legally enforceable document recorded in the appropriate records2 and 7ii7 consistent with the long-term viability of the project as rental or homeownership housing4 7#b7 ,applicant ,the term applicant means an eligible entity under section #d7;a7 that submits an application for a grant under this ,act pursuant to section #g4 7#c7 ,assisted housing ,the term assisted housing means rental housing assisted under-- 7,a7 section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f72 7,b7 section #bba7;d77#c7 or #bcf of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agael1 #agaez-#a72 7,c7 section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 or 7,d7 section #haa of ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac74 7#d7 ,community development corporation ,the term community development corporation has the meaning given the term in section #bjd7;b7 of the ,departments of ,veterans ,affairs and ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,independent ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiig 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#aa;a7b774 7#e7 ,critical community improvements ,the term critical community improvements means-- 7,a7 development or improvement of community facilities to promote upward mobility1 self-sufficiency1 or improved quality of life for residents of the neighborhood1 such as construction or rehabilitation of parks and community gardens1 environmental improvements1 or site remediation at affected sites2 or 7,b7 activities to promote economic development1 such as development or improvement of transit1 retail1 community financial institutions1 public services1 facilities1 assets1 or other community resources4 7#f7 ,elementary school2 secondary school ,the terms elementary school and secondary school have the meanings given those terms in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#g7 ,extreme poverty ,the term extreme poverty means1 with respect to a neighborhood1 that the neighborhood-- 7,a7 has a high percentage of residents who are-- 7i7 estimated to be in poverty2 or 7ii7 have extremely low incomes based on the most recent data collected by the ,bureau of the ,census2 and 7,b7 is experiencing distress related to-- 7i7 per capita crime rates over #c or more years that are significantly higher than the per capita crime rates of the city or county in which the neighborhood is located2 7ii7 high rates of vacant1 abandoned1 or substandard homes relative to the city or county as a whole2 7iii7 a low-performing public school2 or 7iv7 other such factors as determined by the ,secretary that further the purposes of this ,act4 7#h7 ,families2 public housing2 public housing agency ,the terms families1 public housing1 and public housing agency have the meanings given those terms in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b774 7#i7 ,grantee ,the term grantee means an eligible entity under section #d that is awarded a grant under this ,act1 pursuant to selection under section #g4 7#aj7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7#aa7 ,local government ,the term local government has the meaning given the term unit of general local government in section #ajb7;a77#a7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjb7;a77#a774 7#ab7 ,long-term viability ,the term long-term viability means1 with respect to a neighborhood1 that the neighborhood is sustainable on an economic1 education1 and environmental basis4 7#ac7 ,neighborhood ,the term neighborhood means an area that-- 7,a7 has distinguishing characteristics2 7,b7 represents the geographical distribution of targeted populations2 and 7,c7 is not exclusive of areas that are integrally related to the composition of the community4 7#ad7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#ae7 ,severely distressed housing ,the term severely distressed housing means a public or assisted housing project 7or building in a project7 that-- 7,a7 7i7 has been certified1 by an engineer or architect licensed by a ,state licensing board1 as meeting criteria for physical distress that indicate that the project requires major redesign1 reconstruction1 or redevelopment1 or partial or total demolition1 to correct serious deficiencies in the original design 7including inappropriately high-population density71 deferred maintenance1 physical deterioration or obsolescence of major systems1 and other deficiencies in the physical plant of the project2 and 7ii7 is a significant contributing factor to the physical decline of and disinvestment by public and private entities in the surrounding neighborhood1 as documented by evidence of non-physical distress1 such as extreme poverty1 including census data and past surveys of neighborhood stability conducted by an applicant or co-applicant or their qualified designee2 or 7,b7 was a project described in subparagraph 7,a7 that has been legally vacated or demolished1 but for which the ,secretary has not yet provided replacement housing assistance other than tenant-based assistance4 7#af7 ,significant ,the term significant means1 with respect to an amendment or change to a transformation plan1 that the amendment or change-- 7,a7 changes the use of #bj percent or more of the total amount of the grant provided under this ,act from use for #a activity to use for another2 7,b7 eliminates an activity that is a required activity that1 notwithstanding the change1 would otherwise be carried out under the plan2 or 7,c7 significantly changes the scope1 location1 or beneficiaries of the project carried out under the plan4 7#ag7 ,supportive services ,the term supportive services includes all activities that will promote upward mobility1 self-sufficiency1 or improved quality of life1 including-- 7,a7 such activities as literacy training1 remedial and continuing education1 job training1 financial literacy instruction1 daycare1 youth services1 aging-in-place1 physical and mental health services1 and other programs for which such residents demonstrate need2 7,b7 case management and service coordination services1 including providing coordinators for the ,family ,self-,sufficiency program under section #bc of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgu7 and the ,resident ,opportunity and ,supportive ,services program under section #cd of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgz-#f72 and 7,c7 technical assistance to enable residents to access programs from other key agencies and local service providers in order to help residents be stably housed1 improve outcomes for children1 and enhance adults' capacity for self-sufficiency and economic security1 and services for the elderly and persons with disabilities to maintain independence4 #c4 ,grant authority ,the ,secretary may make competitive grants to eligible entities that submit transformation plans for eligible neighborhoods that will further the purposes of this ,act in eligible neighborhoods4 #d4 ,eligible entities 7a7 ,primary applicants 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant under this ,act may be made only to a local government1 a public housing agency1 or a nonprofit entity that owns a major housing project that is proposed to be assisted under a grant under this ,act1 either as a sole applicant or as a co-applicant with another local government or public housing agency or with an entity specified in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,nonprofit entities ,a nonprofit entity may be a sole applicant under paragraph 7#a7 only if the application has the support of a local government4 7b7 ,co-,applicants 7#a7 ,community development corporations ,a community development corporation may1 at the request of an entity specified in subsection 7a71 be a co-applicant for a grant under this ,act4 7#b7 ,for-profit entities ,a for-profit entity that owns a major housing project that is proposed to be assisted under a grant under this ,act made in fiscal year #bjbb or thereafter and that has an established presence in the community may be a co-applicant for a grant under this ,act4 7#c7 ,required co-applicants ,a grant under this ,act may not be made for an application that will involve transformation of a major public housing project unless the public housing agency having jurisdiction with respect to the project is the sole applicant or a co-applicant for the application4 7c7 ,partners ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the ability of an applicant to partner with any entity in carrying out activities with a grant under this ,act4 #e4 ,eligible neighborhoods ,a grant under this ,act may be made only for activities to be conducted in neighborhoods that have-- 7#a7 a concentration of extreme poverty2 and 7#b7 housing that is severely distressed housing4 #f4 ,authorized activities 7a7 ,in general ,amounts from a grant under this ,act may be used only for transformational programs and activities in accordance with a transformation plan approved under section #g that will further the purposes of this ,act4 7b7 ,required activities ,each transformation plan submitted pursuant to section #g and implemented by a grantee under this ,act shall include the following activities3 7#a7 ,the transformation of housing through rehabilitation1 preservation1 or demolition and replacement of severely distressed housing projects1 expansion of affordable housing opportunities1 or any combination thereof1 which may incorporate energy-efficient design principles4 7#b7 ,the one-for-one replacement of any public and assisted housing units demolished or disposed of in accordance with the requirements under section #i4 7#c7 ,activities that promote economic self-sufficiency of residents of the revitalized housing and of the surrounding neighborhood4 7#d7 ,activities that preserve affordable housing in the neighborhood and other activities necessary to ensure that existing public and assisted housing residents have access to the benefits of the neighborhood transformation4 7#e7 ,activities that demonstrate that each resident of housing assisted by the grant who is displaced by the transformation plan and who wishes to return to the revitalized on-site housing in the neighborhood or to replacement housing outside of the neighborhood1 can return1 and shall be provided a preference in accordance with the program requirements under section #h4 7#f7 ,activities that meet the program requirements for replacement of housing units under section #i4 7#g7 ,activities that meet the fair housing program requirements under section #aj7;a7 and the accessibility requirements under section #aj7;b74 7#h7 ,appropriate service coordination and supportive services4 7#i7 ,resident involvement1 as described in section #h1 in planning and implementation of the transformation plan1 including reasonable steps to help ensure meaningful participation for residents who1 as a result of their national origin1 are limited in their ,english language proficiency4 7#aj7 ,monitoring1 under section #h7;g71 of residents relocated during redevelopment throughout the term of the grant or until full occupancy of replacement housing1 whichever is completed later4 7#aa7 ,relocation assistance1 including tenant-based rental assistance renewable under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 mobility or relocation counseling over multiple years1 reasonable moving costs1 and security deposits4 7#ab7 ,establishment of links to local education efforts1 as described in subsection 7c77#c74 7#ac7 ,activities to comply with section #c of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjau74 7c7 ,eligible activities ,amounts from a grant under this ,act may be used for the following activities3 7#a7 ,construction1 acquisition1 or rehabilitation of affordable housing1 which may include energy efficiency improvements and sustainable design features for that housing4 7#b7 ,acquisition or disposition of residential properties1 including properties subject to a mortgage previously insured1 and foreclosed upon1 by the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 and demolition4 7#c7 ,outreach to local educators1 and engaging in local community planning1 to help increase access to educational opportunities1 a continuum of effective community services1 and strong family supports1 and to improve the educational and life outcomes that have a significant benefit to residents of housing assisted under this ,act1 including children and youth and1 as appropriate1 for adult residents1 including the elderly or persons with disabilities4 7#d7 ,providing supportive services that have a significant benefit to residents of housing assisted under this ,act1 primarily focused on services described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #b7ag74 7#e7 ,rehabilitation and physical improvement of community facilities that are primarily intended to facilitate the delivery of community and supportive services that have a significant benefit to residents of housing assisted by the grant and residents of off-site replacement housing4 7#f7 ,work incentives designed to help low-income residents assisted by the housing under this ,act access jobs and move toward self-sufficiency4 7#g7 ,partnering with employers and for-profit and nonprofit organizations to create jobs and job training opportunities that have a significant benefit to residents of housing assisted under this ,act4 7#h7 ,activities that promote sustainable housing by incorporating principles of sustainable design and development1 including energy efficiency4 7#i7 ,critical community improvements undertaken at sites that are adjacent to1 or in the immediate vicinity of1 housing assisted under this ,act4 7#aj7 ,loss reserves to protect residents of housing assisted by the grant and continue the project in the case of default1 foreclosure1 or any other adverse financial event4 7d7 ,additional plan ,the ,secretary shall require any grantee under this ,act that will provide benefits under paragraph 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#g7 of subsection 7c7 to any residents who are not living in housing assisted with a grant under this ,act to submit to the ,secretary a plan identifying how such services will be provided4 7e7 ,eligible methods of support ,activities carried out with amounts from a grant under this ,act may be carried out through-- 7#a7 endowments or revolving loan funds2 or 7#b7 land assembly1 land banking1 and other activities1 except that no amounts made available for use under this ,act may be used to acquire any property by means of the exercise of the power of eminent domain4 7f7 ,funding limitations 7#a7 ,school buildings ,no amounts from grant under this ,act may be used for construction or rehabilitation of an elementary school or secondary school or an institution of higher education1 except that such amounts may be used to construct common infrastructure that is shared by such a school or institution and by housing assisted under this ,act1 or community facilities authorized under subsection 7c77#e71 but only if costs are shared on a pro rata basis and the grantee certifies1 and the ,secretary determines1 that such use of funds will not promote or further segregation4 7#b7 ,non-housing activities and supportive services ,for each grant under this ,act1 the grantee shall comply with each of the following requirements3 7,a7 ,of the amount of the grant1 not more than #be percent may be used for eligible activities under paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i7 of subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,of the amount of the grant1 not more than #e percent may be used for eligible activities under paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i7 of subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,consultation ,with respect to activities assisted pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,education1 and the ,attorney ,general in identifying funding resources that may be provided to supplement amounts from grants under this ,act4 #g4 ,submission and selection of transformation plans 7a7 ,transformation plan requirements ,to be eligible for a grant under this ,act1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary1 at such time in accordance with procedures as the ,secretary shall prescribe1 an application in the form of a transformation plan that-- 7#a7 demonstrates how the transformation plan will achieve the desired priority outcomes of transforming a distressed neighborhood of extreme poverty into a mixed-income neighborhood with high quality1 safe1 and affordable housing 7including the one-for-one replacement of any public or assisted housing units demolished or disposed of under the transformation plan71 economic opportunities1 well-functioning services1 public assets1 access to jobs1 public transportation1 and effective education programs and public schools1 including charter schools and other autonomous public schools2 7#b7 demonstrates how the required activities under section #f7;b7 will be carried out1 including a detailed description of the housing transformation activities under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of such section2 7#c7 describes the other eligible activities under section #f7;c7 that will be carried out in support of the housing transformation2 7#d7 defines desired outcomes of the strategy1 how residents of housing assisted under this ,act will benefit1 describes the challenges they face1 and the evidence base that informs the proposed strategies that will result in the desired outcomes for the community and residents2 7#e7 includes a long-term affordability plan1 developed in collaboration with residents of the public and assisted housing assisted under this ,act1 that describes how the grantee will maintain affordable housing in the neighborhood over the next #ej years or longer1 including affordability provisions relating to dwelling units provided using assistance under the grant under this ,act1 and an agreement by the applicant to update the plan every #e years during such period2 and 7#f7 includes such other information as the ,secretary shall1 by regulation1 prescribe4 7b7 ,selection criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish criteria for the award of grants under this ,act1 with the greatest consideration given to applicant and neighborhood need as identified in section #e1 and which shall include the extent to which the transformation plan-- 7#a7 demonstrates the ability of the plan to further the purposes of this ,act2 7#b7 demonstrates inclusive local planning with input from local governments1 housing owners and providers1 educators1 residents of housing assisted under this ,act1 local community organizations1 public schools1 early learning in programs1 health service organizations1 and community stakeholders in the development and implementation of a sustainable revitalization program2 7#c7 includes efforts to coordinate multiple funding resources1 including public1 private1 and philanthropic funding1 and emphasizes collaboration between local governments1 early learning programs and public schools1 or a public housing agency1 or all #c2 7#d7 includes current data showing that the neighborhood targeted for revitalization is in need of and can benefit from the authorized activities described in section #f and proposed in the transformation plan2 7#e7 demonstrates the capability and record of the applicant and the partners of the applicant for managing housing redevelopment or modernization projects1 successfully working with public and assisted housing residents during the planning and redesign process1 and meeting performance benchmarks2 7#f7 demonstrates that sustainable building and energy efficient design principles are incorporated or will be incorporated in the activities conducted pursuant to the plan2 7#g7 demonstrates that the applicant has plans to have1 within a reasonable time1 improved access to transportation1 including public transportation1 in the neighborhood that provides access to economic opportunities and commercial and public services2 7#h7 demonstrates that the residents of revitalized housing developments will have1 to the extent possible1 improved access to high-quality educational opportunities1 including early learning and effective elementary and secondary public schools1 in or outside of the neighborhood1 where relevant2 7#i7 demonstrates that the transformation plan includes the provision of appropriate supportive services and activities1 including those that promote economic self-sufficiency of residents and supportive services to continue to live independently1 of housing assisted under the grant1 and a plan to sustain those services2 7#aj7 demonstrates that the transformation plan provides support for residents displaced as a result of the revitalization of the project1 including assistance in obtaining housing in areas with low concentrations of poverty in a manner that does not increase racial segregation2 7#aa7 demonstrates that sufficient housing opportunities are available in the neighborhood to be revitalized and in low-poverty areas to accommodate displaced residents1 in a manner that does not increase racial segregation2 7#ab7 includes a well-documented assessment of the number of households with special needs for ongoing supportive services residing in the public or assisted housing properties that are the target of the grant and an effective plan to address those needs2 7#ac7 demonstrates the compliance with the requirements of section #i1 regarding one-for-one replacement of public and assisted housing units2 7#ad7 demonstrates how the applicant will use indicators of housing redevelopment1 neighborhood quality1 resident well-being1 and other outcomes to measure success1 manage program implementation1 and engage stakeholders1 consistent with requirements established by the ,secretary2 7#ae7 demonstrates1 if feasible1 phased redevelopment that provides for demolition and construction of dwelling units in phases1 to limit disruptions to residents2 7#af7 demonstrates efforts to promote a diverse housing mix that includes market-rate and ownership opportunities for residents moving up the income scale2 7#ag7 demonstrates that the neighborhood will improve its long-term viability through the revitalization of severely distressed housing1 improved access to economic opportunities1 improved investment and leveraging in well-functioning services1 and improved education programs1 public assets1 public transportation and access to jobs2 and 7#ah7 demonstrates compliance with any other factors and priorities that further the purposes of this ,act1 as the ,secretary may1 by regulation1 prescribe4 #h4 ,right of residents to return2 relocation 7a7 ,determination of resident preferences ,an applicant shall1 not later than #cj days before submitting an application to the ,secretary for a grant under this ,act-- 7#a7 hold a community meeting and provide information to all residents who occupy a dwelling unit in public housing or assisted housing subject to the transformation plan of-- 7,a7 the intent of the applicant to submit an application for a grant under this ,act2 7,b7 their right to return and relocation housing options2 and 7,c7 all planned replacement housing units2 and 7#b7 solicit from each resident information regarding the desire of the resident to return to the replacement housing units constructed upon the original public or assisted housing location1 interest in moving to other neighborhoods or communities1 or interest in retaining a voucher for rental assistance4 7b7 ,resident involvement 7#a7 ,in general ,each transformation plan assisted under this ,act shall provide opportunities for the active involvement and participation of1 and consultation with1 residents of the public and assisted housing that is subject to the transformation plan during the planning process for the transformation plan1 including prior to submission of the application1 and during all phases of the planning and implementation1 which opportunities-- 7,a7 may include participation of members of any resident council or tenant organization1 but may not be limited to those members2 and 7,b7 shall include-- 7i7 all segments of the population of residents of the public and assisted housing that is subject to the revitalization plan1 including single parent-headed households1 the elderly1 young employed and unemployed adults1 teenage youth1 and disabled persons2 and 7ii7 a process that provides opportunity for comment on specific proposals for redevelopment1 any demolition and disposition involved1 and any proposed significant amendments or changes to the transformation plan4 7#b7 ,public meeting ,the ,secretary may not make a grant under this ,act to an applicant unless the applicant has convened and conducted a public meeting regarding the transformation plan1 including the one-for-one replacement to occur under the plan1 not later than #cj days before submission of the application for the grant under this section for the plan1 at a time and location that is convenient for residents of the public and assisted housing subject to the plan4 7#c7 ,significant amendments or changes to plan ,an applicant may not carry out any significant amendment or change to a transformation plan unless-- 7,a7 the applicant has convened and conducted a public meeting regarding the significant amendment or change at a time and location that is convenient for residents of the public and assisted housing subject to the plan and has provided each household occupying a dwelling unit in the public and assisted housing with written notice of the meeting not less than #aj days before such meeting2 7,b7 after the meeting held under subparagraph 7,a71 the applicant consults with the households occupying dwelling units in the public and assisted housing that are subject to1 or to be subject to the plan1 and the agency submits a report to the ,secretary describing the results of the consultation2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary approves the significant amendment or change4 7c7 ,right ,to return ,the ,secretary may not approve a transformation plan under this ,act unless the plan provides that each resident of public or assisted housing displaced by activities under the transformation plan who wishes to return to the on-site or off-site replacement housing provided under the plan may return if the resident-- 7#a7 was in compliance with the lease at the time of departure from the housing subject to rehabilitation or demolition2 and 7#b7 would be eligible1 as of the time of the return1 for occupancy under the eligibility1 screening1 and occupancy standards1 policies1 or practices applicable to the housing from which the resident was displaced1 as in effect at the time of displacement4 7d7 ,relocation1 notice1 application for vouchers1 and data ,all relocation activities resulting from1 or that will result from1 demolition1 disposition1 or both demolition and disposition1 to be carried out under a transformation plan relating to a grant under this ,act shall be subject to the following requirements3 7#a7 ,uniform relocation and real property acquisition act ,the ,uniform ,relocation and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq47 shall apply4 ,to the extent the provisions of this subsection and such ,act conflict1 the provisions that provide greater protection to residents displaced by the demolition1 disposition1 or demolition and disposition1 shall apply4 7#b7 ,relocation plan ,the applicant shall submit to the ,secretary1 together with the application for a grant under this ,act1 a relocation plan providing for the relocation of residents occupying the public or assisted housing for which the demolition or disposition is proposed1 which shall include-- 7,a7 a statement of the estimated number of vouchers for rental assistance under section #h that will be needed for such relocation2 7,b7 identification of the location of the replacement dwelling units that will be made available for permanent occupancy2 and 7,c7 a statement of whether any temporary1 off-site relocation of any residents is necessary and a description of the plans for such relocation4 7#c7 ,notice upon approval of application ,within a reasonable time after notice to the applicant of the approval of an application for a grant under this section1 the applicant shall provide notice in writing1 in plain and non-technical language1 to the residents of the public and assisted housing subject to the approved transformation plan that-- 7,a7 states that the application and transformation plan has been approved2 7,b7 describes the process involved to relocate the residents1 including a statement that the residents may not be relocated until the conditions set forth in section #aj have been met2 7,c7 provides information regarding relocation options2 and 7,d7 advises residents of the availability of relocation counseling as required in paragraph 7#g74 7#d7 ,notice before relocation ,except in cases of a substantial and imminent threat to health or safety1 not later than #ij days before the date on which residents will be relocated1 the grantee shall provide notice in writing1 in plain and non-technical language1 to each family residing in a public or assisted housing project that is subject to an approved transformation plan1 and in accordance with such guidelines as the ,secretary may issue governing such notifications1 that-- 7,a7 the public or assisted housing project will be demolished or disposed of2 7,b7 the demolition of the building in which the family resides will not commence until each resident of the building is relocated2 and 7,c7 if temporary1 off-site relocation is necessary1 each family displaced by the action shall be offered comparable housing-- 7i7 that meets housing quality standards2 7ii7 that is located in an area that is generally not less desirable than the location of the housing of the displaced family1 which shall include not less than #a unit located in an area of low poverty or #a unit located within the neighborhood of the original public or assisted housing site2 7iii7 that is identified and available to the family2 and 7iv7 which shall include-- 7,i7 tenant-based assistance1 except that the requirement under this subparagraph regarding offering of comparable housing shall be fulfilled by use of tenant-based assistance only upon the relocation of the family into such housing2 7,,ii7 project-based assistance2 7,,iii7 occupancy in a unit operated or assisted by the public housing agency or the owner of the assisted project demolished or disposed of under this section1 at a rental rate paid by the family that is comparable to the rental rate applicable to the unit from which the family is relocated2 or 7,,iv7 other comparable housing4 7#e7 ,search period 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in the case of a household that is provided tenant-based assistance for relocation of the household under this section1 the period during which the household may lease a dwelling unit using that assistance shall not be shorter in duration than the #aej-;day period that begins at the time a comparable replacement unit is made available to the family4 7,b7 ,extension ,if a household is unable to lease a dwelling unit using the assistance described in subparagraph 7,a7 during the period described in that subparagraph1 the grantee shall-- 7i7 extend the period during which the household may lease a dwelling unit using the assistance2 or 7ii7 at the request of the resident1 provide the resident with the next available comparable public housing unit or comparable housing unit for which project-based assistance is provided4 7#f7 ,payment of relocation expenses ,the grantee shall provide for the payment of the actual and reasonable relocation expenses1 including security deposits1 of each resident to be displaced and any other relocation expenses as are required by the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq474 7#g7 ,comprehensive relocation counseling ,the grantee shall provide all advisory programs and services as required by the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq47 and counseling for residents who are displaced that shall-- 7,a7 fully inform residents to be displaced of all relocation options1 which may include relocating to housing in a neighborhood with a lower concentration of poverty than their current residence1 a neighborhood where relocation will not increase racial segregation1 or remaining in the current neighborhood2 and 7,b7 include providing school options for children and comprehensive housing search assistance for households that receive a voucher for tenant-based assistance4 7#h7 ,timing of demolition or disposition ,the grantee shall not commence demolition or complete disposition of a building subject to the approved transformation plan until all residents residing in the building are relocated4 7#i7 ,timing of relocation ,the applicant shall not commence relocation before approval by the ,secretary of the transformation plan providing for the demolition or disposition1 unless the applicant generally relocates residents in accordance with this section1 as determined by the ,secretary1 except in the case of a substantial and imminent threat to health or safety4 7e7 ,monitoring of displaced households 7#a7 ,grantee responsibilities ,to facilitate compliance with the requirement under subsection 7a7 7relating to right of residents to return71 the ,secretary shall1 by regulation1 require each grantee of a grant under this section1 during the period of the transformation plan assisted with the grant and until all funding under the grant has been expended-- 7,a7 to maintain a current address of residence and contact information for each household affected by the transformation plan who was occupying a dwelling unit in the housing that is subject to the plan2 and 7,b7 to provide such updated information to the ,secretary on at least a quarterly basis4 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,secretary may not close out any grant made under this section before the grantee has certified to the ,secretary that the agency has complied with subsection 7a7 7relating to right of residents to return7 with respect to each resident displaced as a result of the transformation plan1 including providing occupancy in a replacement dwelling unit for each resident who requested such a unit in accordance with such subsection4 7f7 ,preference ,a returning resident shall be provided a preference for occupancy of on-site or off-site replacement units before those units are made available for occupancy by any other eligible households1 or the resident may choose to retain tenant-based voucher assistance provided under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77 for relocation from the properties revitalized under a transformation plan assisted with a grant under this ,act4 7g7 ,prohibition on re-,screening ,a public housing agency or any other manager of on-site or off-site replacement housing shall not1 through the application of any additional eligibility1 screening1 occupancy1 or other policy or practice1 prevent any person otherwise eligible under subsection 7a7 from occupying a replacement housing unit4 #i4 ,one-for-one replacement of public and assisted housing dwelling units 7a7 ,one-for-,one replacement of public or assisted housing units ,the ,secretary may not approve a transformation plan that provides for dwelling units to be demolished or disposed of unless the plan provides as follows3 7#a7 ,requirement to replace each unit ,one hundred percent of the public and assisted housing dwelling units and units described in section #b7a77;,e7 that are demolished or disposed of pursuant to the transformation plan shall be replaced with a newly constructed1 rehabilitated1 or purchased public or assisted housing unit or with a newly constructed1 rehabilitated1 or purchased unit 7including through project-based assistance7 that is subject to requirements regarding eligibility for occupancy1 tenant contribution toward rent1 and long-term affordability restrictions that are consistent with such requirements for public and assisted housing dwelling units or for ,state units1 as applicable1 except that subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,d7 of section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicf 7relating to percentage limitation and income mixing requirement of project-based assistance7 shall not apply with respect to vouchers used to comply with the requirements of this paragraph4 7#b7 ,other requirements ,admission to1 administration of1 and eviction from replacement housing units that replaced public housing units1 but that are not public housing dwelling units1 shall be subject to the following provisions to the same extent as public housing dwelling units3 7,a7 ,section #egh of the ,quality ,housing and ,work ,responsibility ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acffc2 relating to ineligibility of dangerous sex offenders74 7,b7 ,section #af7;f7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgn7f72 relating to ineligibility of certain drug offenders74 7,c7 ,sections #bj and #ba of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgr1 #adcgs2 relating to resident management74 7,d7 ,section #be of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgw2 relating to transfer of management at request of residents74 7,e7 ,section #f7k7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;d7k72 relating to administrative grievance procedure74 7,f7 ,section #f7;f7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;d7f72 relating to housing quality requirements74 7,g7 ,part #ifd of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7relating to tenant participation and opportunities74 7#c7 ,retention of rights ,tenants occupying a replacement housing unit shall have all rights provided to tenants of the housing from which the tenants were relocated4 7#d7 ,size 7,a7 ,in general ,replacement units shall be of comparable size1 unless a market analysis shows a need for other-sized units1 in which case such need shall be addressed4 7,b7 ,bedrooms ,the number of bedrooms within each replacement unit shall be sufficient to serve families displaced as a result of the demolition or disposition4 7#e7 ,location on site ,at least one-third of all replacement units for public and assisted housing units demolished shall be public or assisted housing units constructed within the immediate area of the original public or assisted housing location1 unless the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 construction on the location would result in the violation of a consent decree2 or 7,b7 the land on which the public and assisted housing is located is environmentally unsafe or geologically unstable4 7#f7 ,location in the neighborhood ,any replacement housing units provided in addition to dwelling units provided pursuant to paragraph 7#e7 shall-- 7,a7 be provided in areas within the neighborhood1 except that if rebuilding the units within the neighborhood is not feasible1 units shall be provided within the jurisdiction of the public housing agency-- 7i7 in a manner that furthers the economic and educational opportunities for residents2 and 7ii7 in areas offering access to public transportation2 and 7,b7 have access to social1 recreational1 educational1 commercial1 and health facilities and services1 including municipal services and facilities1 that are comparable to services provided to the revitalized neighborhood from which residents were displaced4 7#g7 ,location outside of jurisdiction ,if rebuilding replacement housing units within the jurisdiction1 in a manner that complies with the requirements of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a7 and subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#f7 is not feasible1 units may be provided outside of the jurisdiction of the public housing agency1 but within the metropolitan area of such jurisdiction1 provided-- 7,a7 the grantee requests1 and the public housing agency or local government in which such units shall be located1 agrees to such transfer of units2 and 7,b7 the units shall comply with the requirements of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a7 and subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#f74 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,authority ,upon the written request of an applicant for a grant under this ,act submitted as part of the transformation plan pursuant to section #g1 the ,secretary may reduce the percentage applicable under subsection 7a77#a7 to the transformation plan of the applicant to not less than #ij percent1 but only if-- 7,a7 a judgment1 consent decree1 or other order of a court limits the ability of the applicant to comply with such requirements2 or 7,b7 the applicant demonstrates that there is an excess supply of affordable rental housing in areas of low poverty and provides data showing that1 in the area surrounding the revitalized neighborhood-- 7i7 not less than #ij percent of vouchers issued under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77 over the last #bd months to comparable families were successfully used to lease a dwelling unit within #abj days of issuance or1 if a sufficient number of comparable families have not received vouchers1 an alternative measure1 as the ,secretary shall design1 is met2 7ii7 existing voucher holders are widely dispersed geographically in areas of low poverty with access to public transportation1 education1 and other amenities1 as determined by the ,secretary1 among the available private rental housing stock2 and 7iii7 the applicant provides a market analysis demonstrating that-- 7,i7 there is a relatively high vacancy rate among units that would meet or exceed housing quality standards1 as determined by the ,secretary1 within the market area with rent and utility costs not exceeding the applicable payment standard under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o772 and 7,,ii7 the high vacancy rate within the market area is expected to continue for the next #e years or longer4 #aj4 ,other program requirements 7a7 ,fair housing 7#a7 ,in general ,the demolition or disposition1 relocation1 replacement1 and re-occupancy of housing units in connection with a grant under this ,act shall be carried out in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing1 as required by section #hjh7;e7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjh7;e774 7#b7 ,marketing and outreach ,grantees shall adopt affirmative marketing procedures1 and require affirmative marketing activities of project owners and managers1 which shall be targeted o those who are least likely to apply for the housing1 to ensure that all persons regardless of their race1 color1 national origin1 religion1 sex1 disability1 or familial status are aware of the housing opportunities in each project funded with a grant under this ,act4 7b7 ,accessibility requirements ,all new construction and alterations of existing buildings carried out in connection with a grant under this ,act shall comply with the requirements of the section #ejd of ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 the ,accessibility ,standards for ,design1 ,construction1 and ,alteration of ,publicly ,owned ,residential ,structures of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under part #dj of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq471 and any other requirements as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,affordability requirement ,amounts from a grant under this ,act may not be used for assistance for any housing property unless the owner of the property assisted agrees to a period of affordability for the property which shall be not shorter than the period of affordability to which the property is already subject and remains subject1 or #c;,hi #j years1 whichever is longer4 7d7 ,cost limits ,subject to the provisions of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish cost limits on eligible activities under this ,act sufficient to provide for effective transformation programs4 7e7 ,environmental review ,for purposes of environmental review1 assistance and projects under this ,act shall be-- 7#a7 treated as assistance for special projects that are subject to section #cje7;c7 of the ,multifamily ,housing ,property ,disposition ,reform ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cedg7;c772 and 7#b7 subject to the regulations issued by the ,secretary to implement such section4 7f7 ,grantee reporting ,the ,secretary shall require grantees under this ,act to report the sources and uses of all amounts expended and other information for transformation plans for the annual report of the ,secretary to ,congress or other purposes as determined by the ,secretary4 #aa4 ,demolition and disposition 7a7 ,inapplicability of public housing demolition and disposition requirements to transformation plan ,the demolition or disposition of severely distressed public housing pursuant to a transformation plan approved under this ,act shall be exempt from the provisions of section #ah of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgp74 7b7 ,applicability of public housing demolition and disposition requirements to replacement public housing ,nothing in this ,act may be construed to exempt any replacement public housing dwelling units provided under a transformation plan in accordance with the requirements under section #h 7relating to one-for-one replacement of public housing dwelling units7 from the provisions of section #ah of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgp74 #ab4 ,phase-specific underwriting ,to the extent that a transformation plan provides for different phases of activities1 the ,secretary may allow for the various phases of the plan to be underwritten on a separate basis4 #ac4 ,administration by other entities ,the ,secretary may require a grantee under this ,act to make arrangements satisfactory to the ,secretary for use of an entity other than the original grantee to carry out activities assisted under the transformation plan of the grantee1 if-- 7#a7 the original grantee has failed to meet performance benchmarks relating to implementation of the transformation plan2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines that the action will help to effectuate the purposes of this ,act4 #ad4 ,withdrawal of funding ,if a grantee under this ,act does not proceed within a reasonable timeframe in implementing the transformation plan of the grantee or does not otherwise comply with the requirements of this ,act and the grant agreement1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 withdraw any grant amounts under this ,act that have not been obligated by the grantee2 and 7#b7 redistribute any withdrawn amounts to #a or more other eligible entities capable of proceeding expeditiously in the same locality in carrying out the transformation plan of the original grantee1 or as such plan may be modified and approved by the ,secretary1 or1 if that is not feasible1 to #a or more other applicants that have already received assistance under this ,act4 #ae4 ,annual report2 public availability of grant information 7a7 ,annual report ,not less than #ij days before the conclusion of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation and status of grants awarded under this ,act1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the number1 type1 and cost of affordable housing units revitalized pursuant to this ,act2 7#b7 the amount and type of financial assistance provided under and in conjunction with this ,act1 including a specification of the amount and type of assistance provided for educational opportunities1 services1 public assets1 public transportation1 and access to jobs2 7#c7 the impact of grants made under this ,act on the original residents1 the target neighborhoods1 and the larger communities within which they are located2 7#d7 all information submitted to the ,secretary pursuant to section #h7;e77#a7 by all grantees and summaries of the extent of compliance by grantees with the requirements under subsections 7a7 and 7g7 of section #h2 and 7#e7 any information related to grantees implementation of the requirements under section #i 7relating to one-for-one replacement of public housing dwelling units7 and the efforts of the ,secretary to coordinate funding pursuant to section #f7;e77#c74 7b7 ,public availability of grant information 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent not inconsistent with any other provisions of law1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available through a website of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development all documents of1 or filed with1 the ,department relating to the program under this ,act1 including applications1 grant agreements1 plans1 budgets1 reports1 and amendments to those documents4 7#b7 ,privacy ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to protect the privacy of any residents and households displaced from public or assisted housing as a result of a transformation plan assisted under a grant under this ,act4 #af4 ,funding ,there are authorized to be appropriated the following amounts3 7#a7 ,grants #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf and such sums as may be necessary in each subsequent fiscal year1 for grants under this ,act1 of which1 in any fiscal year-- 7,a7 up to #aj percent of such amount authorized may be used for planning grants1 except that in awarding planning grants1 the ,secretary may elect to base selection on a subset of the required provisions of this ,act2 7,b7 up to #e percent of the amount authorized may be used for technical assistance and program evaluation efforts related to grants awarded under this ,act1 or under predecessor programs2 and 7,c7 not less than #hj percent shall be used for1 or #hj percent of the number of housing units assisted under this ,act shall be1 public housing units1 subject to de minimis variations as may result from the grantee selection process4 7#b7 ,rental assistance ,such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjbf and each subsequent fiscal year for providing tenant-based assistance for relocation and for rental assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 for the purposes of complying with section #h7;c7 of this ,act1 but not to exceed the amount of assistance for the number of units demolished or disposed of under section #h7;c77#a74 #ag4 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations to carry out the following provisions of this ,act3 7#a7 ,paragraphs 7#e71 7#g71 7#ab71 7#ac71 and 7#ae7 of section #b4 7#b7 ,subsections 7c7 and 7f7 of section #f4 7#c7 ,section #i7;b74