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 104 STAT. 4122 PUBLIC LAW 101-625—NOV. 28, 1990 income families, including the homeless, in acquiring, rehabilitating, and constructing housing by the self-help housing method. (b) REHABIUTATION OF PROPERTIES.—The program shall target for rehabilitation properties which have been acquired by the Federal, State, or local governments. (c) HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SwEAT EQUITY. — (1) The program shall utilize the skilled or unskilled labor of eligible families in exchange for acquisition of the property. (2) Training shall be provided to eligible families in building and home maintenance skills. (d) RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SWEAT EQUITY. —(1) The program shall include rental opportunities for eligible families which will help expand the stock of affordable housing which is most appropriate for the target group. (2) The use of the tenant's skilled or unskilled labor shall be encouraged in lieu of or as a supplement to rent payments by the tenant. (e) DEFINITION.— The term "self-help housing" means the same as in section 523 of the Housing Act of 1949. (f) ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.— The guidelines for the model program shall generally comport with the additional protections and restrictions specified under section 523 of the Housing Act of 1949. 42 USC 12806. SEC. 256. HOME REPAIR SERVICES GRANTS FOR OLDER AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall make available a model program to provide home repair services for older homeowners and disabled homeowners, including such services as the examination of homes, repair services, and follow-up to ensure the continued effectiveness of the repairs provided. (b) EuGiBLE RECIPIENTS.— Home repair services shall be provided to homeowners who— (1) own and reside in the dwellings for which services are provided; (2) are older or disabled; and (3) are members of low-income families. (c) PERMITTED RESTRICTIONS.— Guidelines for the model program shall require that— (1) assisted dwelling units be the primary residence of the homeowner for whom services are provided; (2) preferences be provided for (A) very low-income families, and (B) individuals with intense need characterized by noneconomic factors such as physical and mental disabilities, language barriers, and cultural, social, or geographical isolation caused by racial or ethnic status that restricts the ability of an individual to perform normal daily tasks or that threatens the capacity of the individual to live independently; (3) any fees charged be based on the income of the individual receiving the home repair services. 42 USC 12807. SEC. 257. LOW-INCOME HOUSING CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAMS. (a) IN GENERAL.— The Secretary shall make avsiilable a model program to provide safe, energy-efficient affordable housing for lowincome persons. (b) ACTIVITIES.—The model program shall provide for— (1) identification of housing that is—

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