(a) The purpose of the Section 8 program is to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for low-income families through the use of a system of housing assistance payments. These needs may be met by statewide or special purpose housing agencies established by the various States.

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(b) The regulations in this part 883 contain the policies and procedures applicable to the Section 8 program for these State agencies.

[61 FR 13592, Mar. 27, 1996]