42 USC 12713 - Eligibility under first-time homebuyer programs

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 03, 2024

§ 12713.

Eligibility under first-time homebuyer programs

(a)

Eligibility of displaced homemakers and single parents for Federal assistance for first-time homebuyers

(1)

Displaced homemakers

(2)

Single parents

(b)

Definitions

For purposes of this section:

(1)

Displaced homemaker

The term “displaced homemaker” means an individual who—

(A)

is an adult;

(B)

has not worked full-time, full-year in the labor force for a number of years but has, during such years, worked primarily without remuneration to care for the home and family; and

(C)

is unemployed or underemployed and is experiencing difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment.

(2)

First-time homebuyer

(3)

Single parent

The term “single parent” means an individual who—

(A)

is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse; and

(B)

(i)

has 1 or more minor children for whom the individual has custody or joint custody; or

(ii)

is pregnant.

(c)

Applicability

(Pub. L. 101–625, title IX, § 956, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4421.)

cite as: 42 USC 12713