24 C.F.R. § 574.645
§ 574.645 Coastal barriers. (24 CFR Part 574)
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In accordance with the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, 16 U.S.C. 3501, no financial assistance under this part may be made available within the Coastal Barrier Resources System.
Under 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.645, federal housing assistance funds governed by this part of the regulations are prohibited from being used for projects or activities located within the Coastal Barrier Resources System, a network of protected coastal areas designated under federal law. This restriction flows directly from the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, which limits federal financial involvement in these environmentally sensitive zones. The rule applies regardless of the nature of the proposed housing activity or the needs of the applicants involved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers seeking funding under 24 CFR Part 574 should be aware that § 574.645 bars the use of these federal funds for any property situated within the Coastal Barrier Resources System. Operators who administer or apply for assistance under this part generally verify the geographic eligibility of a property before pursuing funding, often consulting official CBRS maps maintained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Ensuring a property falls outside designated CBRS units is a standard step in maintaining compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 574.645 of 24 CFR Part 574, tenants and applicants should be aware that housing assistance under this part cannot lawfully be extended to units or projects located within the Coastal Barrier Resources System. If a tenant believes that assistance was improperly denied or structured due to a geographic eligibility question under this provision, they may raise the issue with the administering agency or seek guidance from a tenant-rights organization familiar with federal housing programs. Understanding whether a property falls within a CBRS-designated area can be a relevant factor when navigating eligibility for this type of federal assistance.
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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