24 C.F.R. § 886.330
§ 886.330 Work write-ups and cost estimates. (24 CFR Part 886)
Operative Text
(a) HUD preparation of work write-ups. If needed, a work write-up, including plans and specifications, will be made by HUD specifying necessary rehabilitation. (b) HUD specifies deficiencies and corrective action. The work write-up will specify deficiencies noted by HUD and describe the manner in which the deficiencies are to be corrected, including minimum acceptable levels of workmanship and materials. (c) HUD preparation of cost estimates. HUD shall perform or cause to be performed a cost estimate to complete rehabilitation. The cost of any necessary relocation, as determined by HUD as being necessary to expedite the rehabilitation and the estimated cost to the owner of maintaining project rents at the Section 8 level, as required by HUD prior to execution of the Contract, plus other costs allowable by HUD will be included in the cost estimate. The work write-up and cost estimate shall become part of the disposition package and will be used in determining the sales price of the project.
Under 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.330, HUD is responsible for preparing—or arranging for the preparation of—both a detailed work write-up and a cost estimate when a property requires rehabilitation. The work write-up identifies specific deficiencies and sets out how they must be corrected, including minimum standards for workmanship and materials. The cost estimate encompasses rehabilitation expenses, any necessary relocation costs, the estimated cost of maintaining Section 8 rent levels, and other HUD-allowable costs, and both documents become part of the formal disposition package used to determine the project's sales price.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in a disposition process governed by 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.330 should be aware that HUD drives the preparation of work write-ups and cost estimates, not the owner. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the deficiencies and corrective standards HUD identifies in the work write-up, since those specifications—including minimum workmanship and material standards—will shape rehabilitation obligations. Because the work write-up and cost estimate directly influence the project's sales price, operators typically review these documents carefully as part of any disposition or acquisition planning.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants living in properties subject to 24 CFR Part 886 § 886.330, this provision establishes that HUD sets the standards for identifying and correcting rehabilitation deficiencies, which can affect housing conditions and the continuation of Section 8 rent levels. Tenants have an interest in understanding that the work write-up and cost estimate produced under this section become part of the official disposition record, potentially affecting the project's future ownership and affordability. Tenants who have concerns about rehabilitation conditions or displacement related to this process may find it useful to contact a local HUD field office, a tenant-rights organization, or a housing advocacy group for general information about their rights under the Section 8 program.
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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