[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 25, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 25CFR256.9]

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                            TITLE 25--INDIANS
 
     CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 256--HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 256.9  When do I qualify for Category B assistance?

    You qualify for repairs and renovation assistance under Category B 
if you meet the requirements of this section.
    (a) Your servicing housing office must determine that it is cost 
effective to repair and renovate the house.
    (b) You must either:
    (1) Own the house; or
    (2) Lease the house with:
    (i) An undivided leasehold (i.e., you are the only lessee); and
    (ii) A leasehold that will last at least 25 years from the date that 
you receive the assistance.
    (c) The servicing housing office must determine that the repairs and 
improvements will make the house meet applicable building code 
standards.
    (d) You must sign a written agreement stating that, if you sell the 
house within 5 years of the completion of repairs:
    (1) The assistance grant under this part will be voided; and
    (2) At the time of settlement, you will repay BIA the full cost of 
all repairs made under this part.