24 C.F.R. § 882.801
§ 882.801 Purpose. (24 CFR Part 882)
Operative Text
The purpose of the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Dwellings for Homeless Individuals is to provide rental assistance for homeless individuals in rehabilitated SRO housing. The Section 8 assistance is in the form of rental assistance payments. These payments equal the rent for the unit, including utilities, minus the portion of the rent payable by the tenant under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.).
Section 882.801 establishes the overarching goal of the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program for SRO Dwellings for Homeless Individuals: channeling federal rental assistance to homeless people living in rehabilitated single-room occupancy housing. The assistance takes the form of payments that cover the gap between the full unit rent (utilities included) and whatever share the tenant is required to contribute under federal housing law. In effect, the program bridges that financial gap so that rehabilitated SRO units remain accessible to homeless individuals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 882.801, the program is structured around rental assistance payments directed at SRO units that have undergone qualifying rehabilitation, so compliant operators generally ensure their properties meet applicable rehabilitation standards and maintain accurate records of utility costs that factor into the total rent calculation. Because the assistance payment is calculated as the difference between the full contract rent and the tenant's required contribution, property owners typically document both figures carefully to support accurate payment requests. Familiarity with the program's purpose helps operators understand why HUD oversight focuses on both the physical condition of SRO units and the integrity of rent calculations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 882.801 defines the program's purpose as providing rental assistance specifically for homeless individuals in rehabilitated SRO housing, meaning eligible tenants are generally responsible only for their designated share of the rent rather than the full amount. If a tenant believes their required contribution is being calculated incorrectly or that assistance payments are not being applied as the program intends, they may raise that concern as a potential violation with the local Public Housing Authority administering the program. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with HUD's Section 8 programs can help individuals understand how § 882.801's framework applies to their housing situation.
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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