It hereby is declared:

(1) That there exists in this state a need for an increase in affordable housing for persons or families of lower income.

(2) That it is a goal of this state to increase the availability of affordable housing for persons and families of lower income.

(3) That there is a necessity in the public interest for the Housing Authorities Law. [Amended by 1973 c.672 § 4; 1995 c.445 § 4]