2020 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 9 - Housing of Persons Engaged in National Defense
Subchapter IX - Defense Housing and Community Facilities and Services
Sec. 1592b - Maximum construction costs; determinations by Secretary in certain condemnation proceedings

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 1592b (2020)
Section Name §1592b. Maximum construction costs; determinations by Secretary in certain condemnation proceedings
Section Text

The cost per family dwelling unit for any housing project constructed under the authority of this subchapter shall not exceed an average of $9,000 for two-bedroom units in such project, $10,000 for three-bedroom units in such project, and $11,000 for four-bedroom units in such project: Provided, That the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may increase any such dollar limitation by not exceeding $1,000 in any geographical area where he finds that cost levels so require: Provided further, That in the Territories and possessions of the United States the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may increase any such dollar limitation by 50 per centum: And provided further, That for the purposes of this section the cost of any land acquired by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development upon the filing of a declaration of taking in proceedings for the condemnation of fee title shall be considered to be the amount determined by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development upon the basis of competent appraisal, to be the value thereof.

Source Credit

(Sept. 1, 1951, ch. 378, title III, §303, 65 Stat. 305; Pub. L. 89–174, §5(a), Sept. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 669.)

Editorial Notes TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For transfer of functions to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see note set out under section 1581 of this title.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 9 - HOUSING OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE
SUBCHAPTER IX - DEFENSE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Sec. 1592b - Maximum construction costs; determinations by Secretary in certain condemnation proceedings
Contains section 1592b
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 65 Stat. 305
79 Stat. 669
Public Law References Public Law 89-174
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