Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a multifamily project which includes one or more dwelling units that have been converted to assisted living facilities using grants made under this section shall be eligible for project-based assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [
42 U.S.C.
1437f], in the same manner in which the project would be eligible for such assistance but for the assisted living facilities in the project.