24 C.F.R. § 886.305
§ 886.305 Disclosure and verification of Social Security and Employer Identification Numbers by owners. (24 CFR Part 886)
Operative Text
To be eligible to become an owner of housing assisted under this subpart, the owner must meet the disclosure and verification requirements for Social Security and Employer Identification Numbers, as provided by part 5, subpart B, of this title.
Under 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.305, any owner seeking to participate in this HUD-assisted housing program must satisfy federal disclosure and verification requirements for Social Security Numbers (SSNs) and Employer Identification Numbers (EINs). These requirements are governed by the standards set out in 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart B. The rule establishes this disclosure and verification step as a condition of eligibility — meaning an owner who has not met these requirements cannot participate in the program.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliance with 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.305 means that property owners pursuing eligibility under this assisted-housing subpart generally ensure their SSN or EIN documentation is disclosed and verified in accordance with 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart B, before entering the program. Operators typically gather and submit the required identifying information as part of the application or approval process with the relevant HUD office or administering agency. Reviewing Part 5, Subpart B directly — or consulting with a HUD-approved housing counselor or legal professional — can help clarify exactly what documentation is required.
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 § 886.305, the owners of housing assisted through this program are required to meet federal identification disclosure and verification standards as a condition of their eligibility. This means tenants living in such housing have an interest in knowing that their landlord has met these baseline federal requirements. Tenants who have concerns about whether an owner is properly participating in the program may contact their local HUD field office, a local tenant-rights organization, or a legal aid provider familiar with federally assisted housing for general information about how this requirement is administered.
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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