Public Housing Law
Compiled text through Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Sep 15, 2021
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
The basic reference governing the general administration of the State-aided housing program is the Public Housing Law. Authority members, counsel and all responsible administrative employees should be familiar with this law and particularly with the specific sections of the law and the provisions referred to below:
(a)section 17 which establishes occupancy preferences;
(b)section 30 which refers to organization of authorities;
(c)section 32 which applies to employment procedures, compensation and expenses for authority officers and employees;
(d)section 37 which details the powers of authorities;
(e)section 52 which exempts authorities from certain taxes;
(f)section 54 which refers to the filing of an authority's bylaws, rules and regulations;
(g)section 151 which concerns the bidding and awarding of authority construction contracts;
(h)section 152 which lists labor requirements for authority contracts;
(i)section 156 which prescribes conditions for selection of tenants; and
(j)section 159 which prohibits disclosure of certain information.