Michigan Laws 125.1459 – Definitions
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 125.1459
- Area median income: means the median income for the area as determined under section 8 of the United States housing act of 1937, 42 USC 1437f, adjusted for family size. See Michigan Laws 125.1459
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Income: means an amount determined in a manner consistent with the determination of lower income families under section 8 of the United States housing act of 1937, 42 USC 1437f. See Michigan Laws 125.1459
- Individual living unit: means an accommodation containing a living area, 1 to 4 sleeping areas, bathing and sanitation facilities, and cooking facilities equipped with a cooking range, refrigerator, and sink, all of which are separate and distinct from any other accommodations. See Michigan Laws 125.1459
- Internal revenue code: means the United States internal revenue code of 1986. See Michigan Laws 125.1411
- month: means a calendar month; the word "year" a calendar year; and the word "year" alone shall be equivalent to the words "year of our Lord". See Michigan Laws 8.3j
- United States: shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
(1) The definitions in section 11 apply to this chapter unless otherwise provided in this chapter.
(2) As used in this chapter:
(a) “Area median income” means the median income for the area as determined under section 8 of the United States housing act of 1937, 42 USC 1437f, adjusted for family size.
(b) “Income” means an amount determined in a manner consistent with the determination of lower income families under section 8 of the United States housing act of 1937, 42 USC 1437f.
(c) “Supportive housing property” means property that meets all of the following requirements:
(i) Is owned by an organization exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, 26 USC 501, or by a nonprofit housing corporation organized under chapter 4.
(ii) All living units are occupied by 1 or more persons each having incomes at or below 30% of the area median income and who each individually receive services for not less than 1 hour per month either directly from or contracted for by an organization identified in subparagraph (i), which services include, but are not limited to, mental health, substance abuse, counseling, and assistance with daily living.
(iii) Consists of not more than 6 individual living units.
(d) “Individual living unit” means an accommodation containing a living area, 1 to 4 sleeping areas, bathing and sanitation facilities, and cooking facilities equipped with a cooking range, refrigerator, and sink, all of which are separate and distinct from any other accommodations. An individual living unit may be served by heating or cooling facilities that also serve additional units. An individual unit shall not provide housing for more than 6 individuals.