A bill to amend section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 to ensure that the direct loan program under such section meets the special housing and related needs of nonelderly handicapped families.
Housing for the Handicapped Act of 1985 - Amends the Housing Act of 1959 to require that at least 15 percent of loan funds appropriated under the housing for the elderly and the handicapped (Section 202) program be available for housing for (primarily nonelderly) handicapped families.
Limits rental subsidies to: (1) 90 percent of the initial rental (and utility) costs; and (2) 20 years. Requires participating families to pay a rent contribution of at least 25 percent, with any such amount requiring approval by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Exempts such housing projects from specified prevailing wage requirements.
Requires loan applicants to submit a service benefit plan describing support services for elderly and handicapped families.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
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