24 C.F.R. § 886.113
§ 886.113 Physical condition standard; physical inspection requirements. (24 CFR Part 886)
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(a) General. Housing used in this program must be maintained and inspected in accordance with the requirements in 24 CFR part 5, subpart G. (b)-(m) [Reserved] (n) Congregate housing. In addition to the foregoing standards, the following standards apply to congregate housing: (1) The unit shall contain a refrigerator of appropriate size. (2) The central dining facility (and kitchen facility, if any) shall contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare and serve food in a sanitary manner, and there shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary storage where necessary (e.g., garbage cans).
Under 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.113, housing participating in this program must meet and be inspected against the physical condition standards established in 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart G. For congregate housing specifically, the rule adds two further requirements: each unit must have a suitably sized refrigerator, and any central dining or kitchen facility must provide adequate space, equipment, and sanitary waste-disposal arrangements for storing, preparing, and serving food safely. These standards apply on an ongoing basis, not just at initial occupancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.113 generally maintain their properties in continuous compliance with the HUD physical condition standards found in 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart G, and prepare for inspections conducted under those requirements. For congregate housing, compliant operators ensure each unit contains a refrigerator of appropriate size and that central dining and kitchen facilities are equipped with sufficient space, food-handling equipment, and sanitary waste-disposal systems, including temporary storage such as garbage cans where needed. Routine self-assessments of these congregate-specific features alongside standard HUD inspections are a common part of compliant property management under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents in housing covered by 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.113 have the right to live in a unit that meets HUD's physical condition standards under 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart G, and, if living in congregate housing, to have a properly sized refrigerator in their unit and access to a central dining or kitchen facility that is sanitary and adequately equipped. If conditions appear to fall short of these standards, tenants may document the issues and report them to the relevant HUD field office or program administrator responsible for overseeing compliance with this section. Tenant-rights organizations and HUD's complaint resources can help residents understand what options are generally available when physical condition concerns arise.
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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