24 C.F.R. § 883.101
§ 883.101 General. (24 CFR Part 883)
Operative Text
(a) The purpose of the Section 8 program is to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for low-income families through the use of a system of housing assistance payments. These needs may be met by statewide or special purpose housing agencies established by the various States. (b) The regulations in this part 883 contain the policies and procedures applicable to the Section 8 program for these State agencies.
Section 883.101 establishes the foundational purpose of the Section 8 program as administered through state housing agencies: to make decent, safe, and sanitary housing available to low-income families by means of housing assistance payments. The provision clarifies that this federal program can be carried out by statewide or special-purpose housing agencies created under state law. The remainder of 24 CFR Part 883 flows from this general statement, setting out the specific policies and procedures that govern how those state agencies operate the program.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who participate in the Section 8 program through a state housing agency should understand that, under § 883.101, the entire framework of 24 CFR Part 883 is built around the goal of providing housing that is decent, safe, and sanitary. Compliant operators generally ensure their units meet those baseline standards as a condition of receiving housing assistance payments. Familiarity with the broader Part 883 regulations is important, since § 883.101 signals that all subsequent provisions in this part apply specifically to state agency-administered programs rather than other Section 8 program types.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For low-income families seeking housing assistance, § 883.101 establishes that the Section 8 program administered by state agencies exists specifically to help them access housing that meets decent, safe, and sanitary standards through housing assistance payments. Tenants who believe their housing does not meet those baseline standards may have grounds to raise a concern with the relevant state housing agency responsible for administering the program under 24 CFR Part 883. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with state-level Section 8 administration can help explain what options are generally available when housing conditions fall short of the program's stated purpose.
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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