Ala. Code §§ 24-10-1 to 24-10-11 § 24-10-9
Alabama Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee - Responsibilities.
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The committee’s responsibilities shall include the following: (1) Review and advise ADECA staff on all policies and procedures for operation of the Alabama Housing Trust Fund including, but not limited to: a. Development of a process for making awards from the trust fund. b. Development of policies and rules for operating the trust fund including priorities for making awards and criteria for evaluating applications, and delineation of all compliance and reporting responsibility of fund recipients. (2) Review and advise ADECA staff on the collection and presentation of data on the use and impact of the trust fund and the preparation of an annual performance report to be submitted to the Legislature, Governor, and the public. (3) Pursue additional sources of revenue in addition to that prescribed by this chapter. (4) Ensure that the dedicated resources alleviate the housing crisis for Alabamians by assisting individuals and families with incomes at or below 60 percent of the median family income and targeting hard-to-serve, special needs populations that include individuals who are: a. Disabled. b. Elderly. c. Victims of domestic violence. d. Veterans. e. Homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless. f. Living with an intellectual disability. g. Living with HIV/AIDS. h. Mentally ill. (5) Prepare, in collaboration with ADECA staff, an annual review of the rules, compliance responsibilities, set-asides, funding priorities, policies, funding recommendations and decisions, including any recommended changes to the operation of the trust fund. This review shall be presented to the Director of ADECA for final approval. (6) The advisory committee shall elect from its membership a chair, vice chair, and secretary. The advisory committee shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings. A majority of the appointed membership of the committee shall constitute a quorum for all meetings. (7) The advisory committee shall meet within 30 days after a majority of its first members is appointed, and thereafter shall hold regular meetings. Minutes of each meeting of the advisory committee, recording the members present and the business taken, shall be signed and kept by the secretary or an assistant secretary appointed by the advisory committee.
Section 24-10-9 of the Alabama Code establishes the formal responsibilities of the Alabama Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee, a body that advises the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) on how the Housing Trust Fund is operated. The committee is charged with shaping award processes, eligibility criteria, compliance rules, and funding priorities, with a particular focus on households earning at or below 60 percent of median family income and populations with special needs such as veterans, the elderly, and people experiencing homelessness. The committee must also produce an annual review of fund operations for the ADECA Director's approval and submit a performance report to the Legislature, Governor, and the public. It operates under its own elected leadership and procedural rules, with a majority of appointed members forming a quorum.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and developers seeking funding through the Alabama Housing Trust Fund should understand that § 24-10-9 places the Advisory Committee at the center of shaping award criteria, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations for fund recipients. Operators who work with populations such as veterans, people with disabilities, or individuals experiencing homelessness may find their projects align with the committee's mandated funding priorities. Staying informed about the committee's annual reviews and any recommended rule changes can help housing providers anticipate shifts in eligibility standards or compliance responsibilities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 24-10-9 establishes that the Advisory Committee is specifically directed to ensure trust fund resources reach individuals and families with incomes at or below 60 percent of median family income, including people who are homeless, elderly, disabled, veterans, or living with HIV/AIDS or intellectual disabilities. Tenants who belong to these groups may benefit from housing programs shaped by the committee's policies and funding recommendations. Those seeking assistance can look to ADECA's publicly available annual performance reports—required under this provision—for information on how trust fund resources are being deployed, and may consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on accessing available programs.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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