1171 - Definitions.

§ 1171. Definitions. As used in this article: 1. "NAHA" shall mean the  national affordable housing act, 42 U.S.C. 12701-12839.    2.  "HOME  program"  shall mean subtitle A of title II of the national  affordable housing act.    3. "Division"  shall  mean  the  division  of  housing  and  community  renewal.    4.  "HUD"  shall  mean  the  federal  department  of housing and urban  development.    5. "HOME regulations" shall mean HUD regulations created  pursuant  to  the national affordable housing act of 1990 as amended.    6.  "Applicant"  shall  mean  any entity eligible to receive grants or  loans under the HOME program.    7.  "CHAS"  shall  mean  the  New  York  state  comprehensive  housing  affordability  strategy  prepared in accordance with the requirements of  the national affordable housing act of 1990.    8. "Participating jurisdiction" shall mean a  unit  of  general  local  government  designated  by  HUD  to receive HOME funds through a formula  allocation.    9. "Non-participating jurisdiction" shall mean a unit of general local  government which does not receive federal funds directly under the  HOME  program.    10.  "Eligible activities" shall have the same meaning as set forth in  the HOME regulations.