Ala. Code §§ 24-10-1 to 24-10-11 § 24-10-2
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When used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The Alabama Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee. (2) ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (ADECA). As established by Section 41-23-1. (3) ALABAMA HOUSING TRUST FUND. The trust fund created pursuant to Section 24-10-4. (4) SIXTY PERCENT OF MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME. A person or persons living together whose annual income or incomes do not exceed 60 percent of the median family income of a geographic area, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, with adjustments for smaller and larger families.
Section 24-10-2 of the Alabama Code establishes the official definitions that apply throughout Chapter 24-10, which governs the Alabama Housing Trust Fund. Key terms include the Advisory Committee, the administering state agency (ADECA), the trust fund itself, and the income threshold—60 percent of area median family income as calculated by HUD—used to determine who qualifies for assistance. These definitions set the interpretive boundaries for all other provisions in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who participate in programs funded through the Alabama Housing Trust Fund should be familiar with the definitions in § 24-10-2, particularly the income threshold of 60 percent of median family income as determined by HUD. Compliant operators typically verify tenant income against the applicable HUD area median figures and maintain documentation showing that assisted units serve households within this defined income band. Understanding how ADECA administers the fund can also help operators navigate program requirements and reporting obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 24-10-2 defines who may be eligible for housing assistance under the Alabama Housing Trust Fund, with eligibility generally tied to households earning no more than 60 percent of the area median family income for their geographic area, as set by HUD. Tenants who believe they may qualify for trust fund–supported housing can look to this definition as the baseline income standard used throughout Chapter 24-10. Tenant-rights organizations or local ADECA offices can be consulted to better understand how these definitions apply to specific housing programs.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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