24 C.F.R. § 200.214
§ 200.214 Covered Projects. (24 CFR Part 200)
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The following types of multifamily and healthcare projects are Covered Projects subject to the requirements of this subpart, provided however that single family projects are excluded from the definition of Covered Projects: (a) FHA insured projects. A project financed or which is proposed to be financed with a mortgage insured under the National Housing Act, a project subject to a mortgage held by the Secretary under the National Housing Act, or a project acquired by the Secretary under the National Housing Act. (b) Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities. Housing for the elderly financed or to be financed with direct loans or capital advances under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, as amended; and housing for persons with disabilities under section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. (c) Risk Share projects. A project that is insured under section 542(b) or 542(c) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992(12 U.S.C. 17107 note). (d) Projects subject to continuing HUD requirements. A project that is subject to a use agreement or any other affordability restrictions pursuant to a program administered by HUD's Office of Housing. (e) Subsidized Projects. Any project in which 20 percent or more of the units now receive or will receive a subsidy in the form of: (1) Interest reduction payments under section 236 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z-1); (2) Rental Assistance Payments under section 236 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z-1); (3) Rent Supplement payments under section 101 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 (12 U.S.C. 1701s); or (4) Project-based housing assistance payment contracts under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) administered by HUD's Office of Housing.
Section 200.214 defines which multifamily and healthcare housing developments fall under the oversight requirements of this HUD subpart, collectively called 'Covered Projects.' The rule identifies five broad categories: FHA-insured projects, federally financed housing for elderly or disabled residents, Risk Share-insured projects, projects bound by HUD use agreements or affordability restrictions, and subsidized projects where at least 20 percent of units receive certain forms of federal rental assistance. Single-family properties are explicitly carved out and do not qualify as Covered Projects under this provision.
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Operators and owners of multifamily or healthcare properties should determine early whether their development meets any of the five categories enumerated in § 200.214, since that classification triggers the full set of requirements in this HUD subpart. Compliant operators typically maintain documentation of their financing instruments, insurance status, use agreements, and subsidy contracts to substantiate or refute Covered Project status. Properties with project-based Section 8 contracts, Section 202 or 811 financing, Risk Share insurance, or where 20 percent or more of units receive qualifying subsidies generally warrant close attention to whether this subpart's obligations apply.
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Residents living in multifamily housing that receives federal financing, insurance, or rental subsidies may be protected by the requirements that attach to Covered Projects under § 200.214. If a property appears to fall into one of the five categories — such as receiving project-based Section 8 assistance or being financed under Section 202 or 811 — tenants can inquire with HUD's Office of Housing or a local tenant-rights organization about what protections apply. Raising a property's Covered Project status is a recognized avenue for tenants seeking to understand their rights, and HUD's complaint processes may be available where those requirements are not being met.
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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