67.1062 Definitions.

67.1062. Definitions. — As used in sections 67.1062 to 67.1071 , unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words and phrases mean:

(1) "Agency" , an entity which provides any service related to homeless persons or the repair or replacement of housing structures which are in violation of the county housing code, and shall include not-for-profit housing partnerships as defined in 24 CFR Part 92 or successor regulations;

(2) "City" , any city not within a county;

(3) "County" , a county of the first class having a charter form of government;

(4) "Designated authority" , the board, commission, agency, or other body designated under the provisions of section 67.1065 as the authority to administer the allocation and distribution of funds to agencies;

(5) "Homeless" , an involuntary state characterized by a lack of habitable housing or shelter.

(L. 1990 S.B. 657 § 1, A.L. 1991 S.B. 185 § 66.650, A.L. 1993 H.B. 383, A.L. 1994 S.B. 515, A.L. 2000 H.B. 1238, A.L. 2005 H.B. 58 merged with H.B. 186)