Individuals and households pilot program

The President, acting through the Administrator, in coordination with State, local, and tribal governments, shall establish and conduct a pilot program. The pilot program shall be designed to make better use of existing rental housing, located in areas covered by a major disaster declaration, in order to provide timely and cost-effective temporary housing assistance to individuals and households eligible for assistance under section 5174 of title 42 where alternative housing options are less available or less cost-effective. For the purposes of the pilot program under this section, the Administrator may— Under the terms of any lease agreement for a property described under subparagraph (A)(ii), the value of the contribution of the Agency to such improvements— In administering the pilot program under this section, the Administrator may consult with State, local, and tribal governments. Not later than March 31, 2009, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report regarding the effectiveness of the pilot program. The Administrator shall include in the report— The Administrator shall not approve a project under the pilot program after December 31, 2008.