24 C.F.R. § 886.307
§ 886.307 Physical condition standards; physical inspection requirements. (24 CFR Part 886)
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(a) General. Housing assisted under this part must be maintained and inspected in accordance with the requirements in 24 CFR part 5, subpart G. (b)-(m) [Reserved] (n) Independent group residence. In addition to the foregoing standards, the standards in 24 CFR 887.467 (a) through (g) apply to independent group residences.
Under 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.307, housing that receives assistance through this program must meet and be maintained to the physical condition standards set out in 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart G, and must undergo inspections as required by those same rules. For properties operating as independent group residences, an additional layer of standards drawn from 24 CFR 887.467(a) through (g) also applies on top of the general requirements. The provision establishes a dual-track framework: one baseline standard for all assisted housing, and a supplemental standard for the specific independent group residence housing type.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating housing assisted under 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.307 generally ensure their units are continuously maintained to the physical condition standards found in 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart G, and make the property available for inspections as those rules require. Operators of independent group residences additionally keep their facilities in compliance with the supplemental standards at 24 CFR 887.467(a) through (g). Compliant operators typically document maintenance activities, address deficiencies promptly following inspections, and track both sets of applicable standards to avoid findings that could affect their assistance contracts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in housing covered by 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.307 have the benefit of federally mandated physical condition standards, meaning the property is required by regulation to be maintained at a defined level of habitability and subject to inspection. If a tenant believes their unit falls below those standards, general enforcement paths include raising the issue with the property's management, contacting the relevant HUD field office or program administrator, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization familiar with HUD-assisted housing. Residents of independent group residences may also reference the additional standards under 24 CFR 887.467(a) through (g) when describing concerns about their living conditions.
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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