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This bill authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to award grants to eligible entities like local governments, municipal organizations, and Native American tribes to select pre-reviewed housing designs for mixed-income developments. The bill defines key terms such as affordable housing (housing costs not exceeding 30% of household income), covered structures (residential buildings with 2-25 units like duplexes, townhouses, and accessory dwelling units), and pre-reviewed designs (standardized construction plans pre-approved by local authorities). The grants can be used to select housing designs but cannot fund actual construction. When reviewing grant applications, HUD will consider factors like local affordable housing needs, presence of high-opportunity areas, and coordination with state and transportation agencies. At least 10% of annual grant funding is reserved for rural areas. Grant recipients must report on how the designs improve affordable housing production, including the number of permits issued and housing units created. HUD is also required to encourage localities to publicly share information about these pre-reviewed designs and collect best practices. If an eligible entity does not adopt the selected designs within five years, they may be required to return the grant funds. The bill authorizes necessary appropriations and allows HUD to set aside up to 5% of funds for technical assistance to grant recipients and potential applicants.

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