Definitions

(a) In this Act: (1) Affordable housing The term affordable housing means housing for which the total monthly housing cost payment is not more than 30 percent of the monthly household income for a household earning not more than 80 percent of the area median income. (2) Covered structure The term covered structure means— (A) a low-rise or mid-rise structure with not more than 25 dwelling units; and (B) includes— (i) an accessory dwelling unit; (ii) infill development; (iii) a duplex; (iv) a triplex; (v) a fourplex; (vi) a cottage court; (vii) a courtyard building; (viii) a townhouse; (ix) a multiplex; and (x) any other structure with not less than 2 dwelling units that the Secretary considers appropriate. (3) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means— (A) a unit of general local government, as defined in section 102(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5302(a)); (B) a municipal membership organization; and (C) an Indian tribe, as defined in section 102(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5302(a)). (4) High opportunity area The term high opportunity area has the meaning given the term in section 1282.1 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (5) Infill development The term infill development means residential development on small parcels in previously established areas for replacement by new or refurbished housing that utilizes existing utilities and infrastructure. (6) Mixed-income housing The term mixed-income housing means a housing development that is comprised of housing units that promote differing levels of affordability in the community. (7) Pre-reviewed design The term pre-reviewed design means a construction plan that is assessed and approved by a locality for compliance with local building and zoning standards to streamline approval pathways for construction. (8) Rural area The term rural area means any area other than a city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants. (9) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.