24 C.F.R. § 891.215
§ 891.215 Limits on number of units. (24 CFR Part 891)
Operative Text
(a) HUD may establish, through publication of a notice in the Federal Register, limits on the number of units that can be applied for by a Sponsor or Co-sponsor in a single geographical region and/or nationwide. (b) Affiliated entities that submit separate applications shall be deemed to be a single entity for purposes of these limits. (c) HUD may also establish, through publication of a notice in the Federal Register, the minimum size of a single project.
Section 891.215 of 24 CFR Part 891 gives HUD the authority to cap how many housing units a single Sponsor or Co-sponsor may apply for within a specific geographic region or across the country, with those caps announced via the Federal Register. The rule also treats affiliated entities that file separate applications as one combined entity when measuring against these limits. Additionally, HUD may use the same Federal Register notice process to set a floor on how large any single project must be.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 891.215, Sponsors and Co-sponsors operating under the Section 891 program should monitor Federal Register notices for any HUD-published caps on unit applications, both regionally and nationally. Compliant operators account for all affiliated entities when calculating their exposure to these limits, since HUD treats related applicants as a single entity for this purpose. Keeping track of project minimum-size requirements announced under this same provision is also part of standard program compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 891.215 is primarily directed at Sponsors and Co-sponsors who develop Section 891 housing, but it shapes the supply and scale of federally supported housing available in a given area. Tenants and housing advocates who want to understand how many units a particular sponsor was permitted to develop can review relevant Federal Register notices published under this provision. Those with concerns about program compliance may contact HUD directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available channels.
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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