have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy" or "CHAS."
The Commonwealth's housing strategy and annual updates thereof
required by the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing
Act (Public Law 101-625, 42 U.S.C. § 12701 et seq.), also known
as the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (NAHA).
"Department." The Department of Community [Affairs] and
Economic Development of the Commonwealth.
"HOME Investment Partnership Program" or "HOME program." The
Federal program authorized by the Cranston-Gonzalez National
Affordable Housing Act (Public Law 101-625, 42 U.S.C. § 12701 et
seq.), also known as the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990
(NAHA).
"HOME Investment Trust Fund" or "HOME fund." The account
established in the State Treasury for the HOME Investment
Partnership Program, as required by the Cranston-Gonzalez
National Affordable Housing Act (Public Law 101-625, 42 U.S.C. §
12701 et seq.), also known as the National Affordable Housing
Act of 1990 (NAHA), and the implementing regulations thereof.
"National Affordable Housing Act of 1990" or "NAHA." The
Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (Public Law
101-625, 42 U.S.C. § 12701 et seq.), as amended.
"Nonprofit organization." Any private, nonprofit
organization, including a Federally chartered or State-chartered
nonprofit organization, that:
(1) Is organized under Federal or State law.
(2) Has no part of its net earnings inuring to the
benefit of any member, founder, contributor or individual.
(3) Has among its purposes activities related to the
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