Cal. Civ. Code § 380.204
Rural Area Set-Aside
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The Authority may award up to 20% of the Fund Distribution for Rural Areas to a single LAA, to be used for Rental Assistance within a designed portion of the Rural Area within which localities desire to support a number of Units too small to justify the establishment of a Rental Assistance program for such localities, as determined by the LAA and approved by the Authority.� With the approval of the Authority, the designated LAA under the Rural Area set-aside may subcontract administrative tasks, such as inspection of Units, to local agencies.� The Authority may award more than 20% of the Fund Distribution for Rural Areas to a single Coordinating Local Administering Agency that provides technical and administrative assistance to localities that do not possess the capacity to administer an Allocation, as determined by the Coordinating Local Administering Agency and approved by the Authority.
Section 380.204 of 47 Ill. Admin. Code pt. 380 establishes a Rural Area Set-Aside that allows the Illinois Housing Development Authority to direct up to 20% of Rural Area funding to a single Local Administering Agency (LAA) when the number of rental units in a locality is too small to support a standalone Rental Assistance program. The Authority may exceed that 20% cap for a Coordinating Local Administering Agency that provides technical and administrative support to localities lacking the capacity to manage their own allocation. Approved LAAs may also subcontract certain administrative tasks, such as unit inspections, to local agencies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in rural Illinois should be aware that under Section 380.204, Rental Assistance availability in their area may be administered through a designated LAA or a Coordinating Local Administering Agency rather than directly through the Authority. Compliant operators generally cooperate with whatever local or subcontracted agency has been approved to handle administrative tasks, including unit inspections, in their designated rural area. Understanding which LAA or coordinating entity covers a given rural locality helps operators navigate the application and compliance process for Rental Assistance programs funded under this set-aside.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Renters in rural Illinois should know that Section 380.204 creates a specific funding pathway designed to bring Rental Assistance to areas where the number of eligible units is too small for a full local program. Assistance in these areas may be administered by a designated LAA or a Coordinating Local Administering Agency approved by the Authority, and some administrative functions may be handled by subcontracted local agencies. Tenants who believe they may qualify for assistance under this rural set-aside can contact their local administering agency, reach out to a tenant-rights organization, or inquire directly with the Illinois Housing Development Authority to learn about available programs and eligibility.
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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