24 C.F.R. § 14.345
§ 14.345 Payment of award. (24 CFR Part 14)
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An applicant seeking payment of an award shall submit a copy of the final decision granting the award to: Director, Office of Finance and Accounting, Room 2202, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC 20410, with a copy to: Associate General Counsel for Equal Opportunity and Administrative Law, Room 10244, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC 20410. A statement that review of the underlying decision is not being sought in the United States courts, or that the process for seeking review of the award, if initiated, has been completed, must also be included. The agency will pay the amount awarded to the applicant within 60 days, unless judicial review of the award or of the underlying decision of the adversary adjudication has been sought by the applicant or any other party to the proceeding.
Under § 14.345, once a final award decision has been issued in an Equal Access to Justice Act proceeding involving HUD, the winning applicant must formally submit that decision to two specific HUD offices and confirm that federal court review of the underlying decision is either not being pursued or has already concluded. If those conditions are met, HUD is required to pay the awarded amount within 60 days. The payment timeline is paused, however, if any party to the proceeding seeks judicial review of either the award itself or the underlying adjudication.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section § 14.345 governs the payment process for fee awards in adversary adjudications involving HUD, which can arise in enforcement or administrative proceedings that affect housing operators. A compliant operator who has received an award generally ensures the final decision is transmitted to the correct HUD offices and provides the required statement about judicial review status before expecting disbursement. Understanding this payment mechanism helps property owners and managers anticipate the timeline and documentation steps that follow a favorable award determination.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 14.345, tenants or other applicants who prevail in a HUD adversary adjudication and receive a fee award have a defined path to collect that award by submitting the final decision to the designated HUD offices along with a statement about the status of any court review. If no party pursues judicial review, payment is generally due within 60 days of that submission. Tenants navigating this process may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with federal administrative proceedings to understand how this provision applies to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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