24 C.F.R. § 574.500
§ 574.500 Responsibility for grant administration. (24 CFR Part 574)
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(a) General. Grantees are responsible for ensuring that grants are administered in accordance with the requirements of this part and other applicable laws. Grantees are responsible for ensuring that their respective project sponsors carry out activities in compliance with all applicable requirements. (b) Grant agreement. The grant agreement will provide that the grantee agrees, and will ensure that each project sponsor agrees, to: (1) Operate the program in accordance with the provisions of these regulations and other applicable HUD regulations; (2) Conduct an ongoing assessment of the housing assistance and supportive services required by the participants in the program; (3) Assure the adequate provision of supportive services to the participants in the program; and (4) Comply with such other terms and conditions, including recordkeeping and reports (which must include racial and ethnic data on participants) for program monitoring and evaluation purposes, as HUD may establish for purposes of carrying out the program in an effective and efficient manner. (c) Enforcement. HUD will enforce the obligations in the grant agreement in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR part 200, subpart D. A grantee will be provided an opportunity for informal consultation before HUD will exercise any remedies authorized in 2 CFR 200.338.
Under 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.500, organizations that receive HOPWA grants bear ultimate responsibility for making sure the program is run according to federal rules—both their own operations and those of any project sponsors they work with. The grant agreement formally binds grantees and their project sponsors to operate the program correctly, assess participants' ongoing housing and service needs, ensure adequate supportive services are provided, and maintain records that include racial and ethnic data for monitoring purposes. If obligations under the grant agreement are not met, HUD may pursue enforcement remedies under 2 CFR part 200, subpart D, though grantees must first be given a chance for informal consultation before any such remedies are applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although § 574.500 is directed at grantees and project sponsors rather than private landlords, property owners who participate in HOPWA-funded programs should be aware that the grantee overseeing the program is contractually required to ensure compliance flows down to all program activities. Compliant grantees and project sponsors typically maintain thorough recordkeeping systems—including demographic data on participants—conduct regular assessments of participant needs, and monitor subrecipient activities to satisfy the oversight obligations codified in § 574.500. Understanding this accountability structure can help property owners anticipate the documentation and reporting expectations that accompany participation in a HOPWA-funded arrangement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For individuals receiving housing assistance or supportive services through a HOPWA-funded program, § 574.500 establishes that the grantee administering the program is federally obligated to ensure services are adequate and that the program is run in compliance with HUD requirements. If a participant believes the program is not meeting its obligations—such as failing to assess housing needs or provide promised supportive services—they may raise concerns with the grantee directly, contact HUD's local field office, or reach out to a tenant-rights or housing advocacy organization for guidance on available options. The enforcement framework under § 574.500 includes a consultation process, meaning HUD engages with grantees before imposing remedies, which underscores the importance of documenting concerns and communications with program administrators.
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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