24 C.F.R. § 5.1005
§ 5.1005 Electronic submission of applications for grants and other financial assistance. (24 CFR Part 5)
Operative Text
Applicants described under 24 CFR 5.1001 are required to submit electronic applications or plans for grants and other financial assistance in response to any application that HUD has placed on the www.grants.gov/Apply Web site or its successor. The HUD Assistant Secretary, General Deputy Assistant Secretary or, the individual authorized to perform duties and responsibilities of these positions, with authority over the specific program for which the waiver is sought, may in writing, waive the electronic submission requirement for an applicant on the basis of good cause.
Under 24 CFR Part 5 § 5.1005, applicants seeking HUD grants or other financial assistance must submit their applications or plans electronically through the Grants.gov platform whenever HUD has posted the relevant opportunity there. The rule also establishes a formal waiver process, allowing a designated senior HUD official to excuse a specific applicant from the electronic submission requirement when good cause is demonstrated in writing. This provision sets a default digital-first standard for HUD funding applications while preserving a narrow exception pathway.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who pursue HUD grants or financial assistance programs covered by 24 CFR Part 5 § 5.1005 are generally expected to use the Grants.gov portal for submitting applications or plans when HUD has listed the opportunity there. Compliant operators typically ensure they have the technical capacity and registered accounts necessary to meet electronic submission requirements before application deadlines arise. Those who face genuine barriers to electronic submission can seek a written waiver from the appropriate HUD Assistant Secretary or authorized designee by demonstrating good cause.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While 24 CFR Part 5 § 5.1005 primarily governs applicants seeking HUD funding rather than individual tenants, understanding this rule can be relevant for tenants in housing programs that depend on such grants. If a housing provider's failure to properly apply for or maintain HUD assistance affects your housing situation, tenant-rights organizations can help clarify how this provision fits into the broader funding process. Tenants who believe program administration issues are affecting their rights may also consider reaching out to a local HUD field office or a housing advocacy group familiar with federal assistance programs.
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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