24 C.F.R. § 886.104
§ 886.104 Invitations to participate. (24 CFR Part 886)
Operative Text
(a) HUD shall identify Eligible Projects which are most likely to meet the selection criteria set forth in § 886.117, and shall invite the Owners of such projects to make application for Section 8 assistance under this part. (b) An Owner of an Eligible Project who has not been notified pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section may also make application for such assistance.
Under 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.104, HUD takes an active role in identifying eligible housing projects that appear likely to meet the program's selection criteria and reaches out to those project owners with an invitation to apply for Section 8 assistance. Importantly, the regulation also preserves an open-door pathway: owners of eligible projects who never received a direct invitation from HUD are still permitted to submit an application on their own initiative. The provision thus establishes both a proactive HUD outreach process and an independent owner-initiated application route.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 886.104, property owners do not need to wait for a formal HUD invitation before pursuing Section 8 assistance under this part — eligible project owners who were not contacted by HUD may still submit an application. Operators who believe their project meets the eligibility and selection criteria outlined in § 886.117 generally take steps to familiarize themselves with those standards before preparing their application materials. Staying informed about HUD program announcements and maintaining project documentation consistent with eligibility requirements are practices commonly associated with a well-prepared application.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 886.104 governs how owners of housing projects enter the Section 8 assistance program under this part, which in turn affects the availability of assisted units in a given property. Tenants living in properties where an owner is seeking or has received Section 8 assistance under 24 CFR Part 886 may have interests tied to whether the project meets the selection criteria referenced in this provision. Tenants seeking to understand how this process affects their housing situation can consult HUD's public resources, a local housing authority, or a tenant-rights organization familiar with federally assisted housing programs.
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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