The following words and phrases when used in this act shall 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 of the Commonwealth.¹

“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.

“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).

“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:

“Pennsylvania Housing Advisory Committee” or “PHAC.” The committee established under this act to advise the Department of Community Affairs on coordination of Federal, State and local resources.

“Regional housing advisory committees” or “RHAC's.” The six regional committees established under this act to review regional housing and support service needs and priorities and advise the Department of Community Affairs as to how these needs and priorities should be addressed in the Commonwealth's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy.

“Secretary.” The Secretary of Community Affairs of the Commonwealth.

“United States Department of Housing and Urban Development” or “HUD.” The Federal agency responsible for administering the programs authorized under 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).