; or (3) modernize, renovate, or repair facilities used by public elementary schools, public secondary schools, and public institutions of higher education, including modernization, renovation, and repairs that are consistent with a recognized green building rating system. (d) Application (1) In general An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application that demonstrates that the eligible entity has carried out, or is in the process of carrying out, initiatives that facilitate the expansion of the supply of well-located affordable housing. (2) Activities Initiatives that meet the criteria described in paragraph (1)— (A) include— (i) establishing by-right development, which allows jurisdictions to administratively approve new developments that are consistent their zoning code; (ii) revising or eliminating off-street parking requirements to reduce the cost of housing production; (iii) instituting measures that incentivize owners of vacant land to redevelop the space into affordable housing or other productive uses; (iv) revising minimum lot size requirements and bans or limits on multifamily construction to allow for denser and more affordable development; (v) instituting incentives to promote dense development, such as density bonuses; (vi) passing inclusionary zoning ordinances that require a portion of newly developed units to be reserved for low- and moderate-income renters or homebuyers; (vii) streamlining regulatory requirements and shortening processes, reforming zoning codes, or other initiatives that reduce barriers to housing supply elasticity and affordability; (viii) allowing accessory dwelling units; and (ix) using local tax incentives to promote development of affordable housing