24 C.F.R. § 574.430
§ 574.430 Fee prohibitions. (24 CFR Part 574)
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The grantee shall agree, and shall ensure that each project sponsor agrees, that no fee, except rent, will be charged of any eligible person for any housing or services provided with amounts from a grant under this part.
Under 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.430, organizations that receive federal HOPWA grant funds—and any project sponsors working under them—are barred from charging eligible persons any fee for housing or services funded through those grants. The only permissible financial obligation that may be collected from an eligible person is rent. This rule applies across all housing and supportive services delivered using HOPWA grant dollars.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Grantees and project sponsors operating under 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.430 generally ensure that their intake, service delivery, and billing practices are structured so that no fees of any kind—beyond rent—are assessed to eligible persons receiving HOPWA-funded housing or services. Compliant operators typically audit their fee schedules and contractual agreements with subrecipients to confirm that no application fees, program fees, or service charges are passed on to eligible participants. Grant agreements and sponsor contracts ordinarily include explicit language reflecting this prohibition to document organizational compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.430, eligible persons receiving housing or services funded through a HOPWA grant have a right to receive those benefits without being charged fees beyond rent. If a fee is assessed in connection with HOPWA-funded housing or services, that may constitute a violation of this provision, and affected individuals can raise this concern with the grantee organization, the relevant HUD field office, or a local tenant-rights or housing advocacy organization for guidance on available options.
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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