1. (a) The community enhancement projects eligible to receive Program funds include:

   1. (1) down payment assistance for homebuyers to purchase and rehabilitate homes;
   2. (2) programs to acquire or rehabilitate vacant or blighted properties;
   3. (3) programs to improve existing residential and business properties;
   4. (4) programs to achieve energy efficiency through weatherization and energy retrofits;
   5. (5) development of affordable housing;
   6. (6) development of mixed-use projects that combine housing, retail, and office space;
   7. (7) development or enhancement of community open space or public infrastructure;
   8. (8) workforce and employment development programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection;
   9. (9) career and technical education and apprenticeship programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection; and
   10. (10) strategic demolition.
2. (b) Program funds may be used for operating costs necessary to implement a community enhancement project.
3. (c) The Secretary may establish additional community enhancement projects eligible to receive Program funds.

Added by Acts 2019, c. 732, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.