Local Administration

(1) Any county may administer its own program under the provisions of this act with THDA oversight. Such administra- tion may be effectuated through a contract between THDA and the county. Such counties may administer its own program under program rules approved by THDA pursuant to rule 0770—4—1—.09. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM CHAPTER 0770—4—2 (2) The local government by resolution may waive or vary any provisions of their rules and regulations provided they do not violate the Act or rule 0770—4—1—.10 and such waiver is first passed by resolution of the local governing body subject to the following: (a) to conform to the requirements of the Federal government in connection with any housing unit with respect to which Federal assistance is sought, or (b) due to exceptional circumstances if, in the determination of the local government, the application thereof to a specific case or under an emergency situation may result in undue hardships.