24 C.F.R. § 886.130
§ 886.130 Management and occupancy reviews. (24 CFR Part 886)
Operative Text
(a) The contract administrator will conduct management and occupancy reviews to determine whether the owner is in compliance with the Contract. Such reviews will be conducted in accordance with a schedule set out by the Secretary and published in the Federal Register, following notice and the opportunity to comment. Where a change in ownership or management occurs, a management and occupancy review must be conducted within six months. (b) HUD or the Contract Administrator may inspect project operations and units at any time. (c) Equal Opportunity reviews may be conducted by HUD at any time.
Under 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.130, the contract administrator is required to periodically review whether an owner is meeting the obligations set out in the Housing Assistance Payments Contract. These reviews follow a schedule established by the Secretary and published in the Federal Register after public notice and comment. A change in ownership or management triggers a mandatory review within six months, and both HUD and the contract administrator retain the authority to inspect project operations and individual units at any time, as does HUD for Equal Opportunity compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and managers operating under 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.130 should expect periodic management and occupancy reviews as part of normal contract oversight, with the review schedule publicly available through the Federal Register. When an ownership or management transition occurs, compliant operators typically ensure that records, policies, and unit conditions are review-ready within the six-month window that triggers a mandatory review. Because HUD and the contract administrator may conduct inspections of operations and units at any time—including Equal Opportunity reviews—maintaining up-to-date documentation and consistent compliance practices throughout the year is a hallmark of well-managed properties under this program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.130, tenants living in properties covered by this program benefit from ongoing oversight, including scheduled management and occupancy reviews and the possibility of unannounced inspections by HUD or the contract administrator at any time. If a property changes ownership or management, a review must occur within six months, which can be a meaningful checkpoint for addressing compliance concerns. Tenants who believe their property is not being managed in accordance with program requirements may raise concerns with their local HUD field office, a local tenant-rights organization, or a housing advocacy group familiar with Section 8 project-based 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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