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.