883.101—General.
        
        (a) 
         The purpose of the  Section 8 program is to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for low-income families through the use of a system of housing assistance payments. These needs may be met by statewide or special purpose housing agencies established by the various States.
    
    
        
        (b) 
         The regulations in this  part 883 contain the policies and procedures applicable to the  Section 8 program for these State agencies.