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§ 18-15-1501. Federal housing projects — Legislative declarations

(a) It is declared that: (1) Unsanitary and unsafe dwelling accommodations exist in various areas of the state and that consequently many persons of low income are forced to reside in such dwelling accommodations; (2) These conditions cause an increase in, and spread of, disease and crime and constitute a menace to the health, safety, […]

§ 18-15-1502. Federal housing projects — Definition

(a) The term “housing project” whenever used in this section, § 18-15-1501, and § 18-15-1503 shall mean any undertaking: (1) To demolish, clear, remove, alter, or repair unsafe or unsanitary housing; or (2) To provide dwelling accommodations for persons of low income. (b) The term may also include such buildings and equipment for recreational or […]

§ 18-15-1503. Federal housing projects — Right of eminent domain

(a) (1) Any corporation which is an agency of the United States of America shall have the right to acquire by eminent domain any real property, including improvements and fixtures thereon, which it may deem necessary for a housing project being constructed, operated, or aided by it or the United States of America. (2) Any […]

§ 18-15-1504. Housing authorities — Power of eminent domain

(a) A housing authority shall have the right to acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any real property which it may deem necessary for its purposes under this subchapter after the adoption by it of a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described in it is necessary for […]

§ 18-15-1505. Urban renewal agencies

(a) (1) (A) From and after the passage of this act, any urban renewal agency in this state created pursuant to the provisions of §§ 14-169-601 — 14-169-609, 14-169-701 — 14-169-713, and 14-169-801 shall have the power of eminent domain to carry out urban renewal plan objectives. (B) The procedure to be followed by the […]