Except as provided in section 37 of this chapter, the following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

1. (1) Subject to IC 36-3-4-23 , "commission" means the metropolitan development commission acting as the redevelopment commission of the consolidated city.
2. (2) Subject to IC 36-3-4-23 , "department" means the department of metropolitan development.
3. (3) "Residential housing" means housing or workforce housing that consists of single family dwelling units sufficient to secure quality housing in reasonable proximity to employment.

4. (4) "Residential housing development program" means a residential housing development program for the:

   1. (A) construction of new residential housing; or

   2. (B) renovation of existing residential housing;

      established by the commission under section 64 of this chapter.

5. (5) "Workforce housing" means housing that is affordable for households with earned income that is sufficient to secure quality housing in reasonable proximity to employment.

   As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.102-1999, SEC.2; P.L.126-2023, SEC.1.