§ 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.