24 C.F.R. § 574.660
§ 574.660 Housing counseling. (24 CFR Part 574)
Operative Text
Housing counseling, as defined in § 5.100, that is funded with or provided in connection with HOPWA funds must be carried out in accordance with § 5.111. When grantees provide housing services to eligible persons (including persons undergoing relocation) that are incidental to a larger set of holistic case management services, these services do not meet the definition of housing counseling, as defined in § 5.100, and therefore are not required to be carried out in accordance with the certification requirements of § 5.111.
Under 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.660, any housing counseling—as that term is formally defined in § 5.100—that is funded by or connected to HOPWA must meet the certification standards set out in § 5.111. However, when housing-related assistance is offered as a minor, incidental component of broader holistic case management, it falls outside the § 5.100 definition of housing counseling and is therefore not subject to those certification requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Organizations administering HOPWA funds under § 574.660 should ensure that any services qualifying as housing counseling under § 5.100 are delivered by staff or agencies that satisfy the § 5.111 certification standards. Compliant operators typically document whether housing-related services are stand-alone counseling or merely incidental elements of a larger case management program, since that distinction determines which regulatory requirements apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 574.660, eligible persons receiving HOPWA-funded housing counseling—including those undergoing relocation—are entitled to services delivered in accordance with the § 5.111 certification standards. If you believe housing counseling you received did not meet those standards, general enforcement paths include raising the issue with the HOPWA grantee, contacting HUD directly, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or housing advocacy organization for guidance.
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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