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Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD Secretary)

The head of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the federal agency responsible for national housing policy and programs.

Indian Tribe

Any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village, recognized as eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

Tribally designated housing entity (TDHE)

An entity, like a housing authority, established by an Indian Tribe to administer housing programs and services on behalf of the Tribe.

Residential dwelling unit

A house or apartment intended to be used as a home by one or more people.

Necessary feature

Any characteristic or part of a home that improves it or is essential for its construction, as decided by the HUD Secretary.

Competitive basis

A process where multiple eligible applicants submit proposals for funding, and the best proposals are selected to receive the money.

Authorization of Appropriations

A legislative act that permits money to be set aside by Congress for a specific program or purpose. It does not actually provide the money, but allows it to be provided later through an appropriations act.