24 C.F.R. § 92.550
§ 92.550 Performance reviews. (24 CFR Part 92)
Operative Text
(a) General. HUD will review the performance of each participating jurisdiction in carrying out its responsibilities under this part whenever determined necessary by HUD, but at least annually. In conducting performance reviews, HUD will rely primarily on information obtained from the participating jurisdiction's and, as appropriate, the State recipient's records and reports, findings from on-site monitoring, audit reports, and information generated from the disbursement and information system established by HUD. Where applicable, HUD may also consider relevant information pertaining to a participating jurisdiction's or State recipient's performance gained from other sources, including citizen comments, complaint determinations, and litigation. Reviews to determine compliance with specific requirements of this part will be conducted as necessary, with or without prior notice to the participating jurisdiction or State recipient. Comprehensive performance reviews under the standards in paragraph (b) of this section will be conducted after prior notice to the participating jurisdiction. (b) Standards for comprehensive performance review. A participating jurisdiction's performance will be comprehensively reviewed periodically, as prescribed by HUD, to determine: (1) For local participating jurisdictions and State participating jurisdictions administering their own HOME programs, whether the participating jurisdiction has committed the HOME funds in the United States Treasury account as required by § 92.500 and expended the funds in the United States Treasury account as required by § 92.500, and has met the requirements of this part, particularly eligible activities, income targeting, affordability, and matching requirements; or (2) For State participating jurisdictions distributing HOME funds to State recipients, whether the State has met the matching contribution and other requirements of this part; has distributed the funds in accordance with the requirements of this part; and has made such reviews and audits of its State recipients as may be appropriate to determine whether they have satisfied the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
Under 24 CFR Part 92 § 92.550, HUD is required to review how each participating jurisdiction administers its HOME program at least once per year, and more often if HUD deems it necessary. These reviews draw on a range of sources—including the jurisdiction's own records, on-site monitoring findings, audit reports, disbursement system data, citizen complaints, and litigation outcomes. Comprehensive reviews, which measure performance against the detailed standards in § 92.550(b), must be preceded by advance notice to the jurisdiction, while compliance-specific reviews may occur without prior notice. The standards examined differ depending on whether the jurisdiction runs its own HOME program or distributes funds to State recipients.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and developers participating in HOME-funded projects should be aware that § 92.550 subjects the participating jurisdictions overseeing their projects to regular HUD scrutiny, which can in turn affect program funding and oversight conditions. Compliant jurisdictions generally maintain thorough, up-to-date records of fund commitments, expenditures, income targeting, affordability requirements, and matching contributions—the very items HUD examines during performance reviews. Operators working within HOME programs benefit from understanding that citizen comments and complaint determinations are among the inputs HUD may consider under § 92.550, meaning program-level compliance has a direct bearing on the environment in which HOME-assisted properties operate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in HOME-assisted housing have an indirect but meaningful stake in the performance review process established by § 92.550, because HUD's findings can affect whether a participating jurisdiction continues to receive and properly administer HOME funds that support affordable housing. The provision explicitly allows HUD to factor in citizen comments and complaint determinations when conducting reviews, giving tenants a recognized channel to surface concerns about how a jurisdiction is managing its HOME obligations. Tenants who believe program requirements—such as affordability or income-targeting rules—are not being met may consider contacting their local HUD field office, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with HOME regulations, or submitting comments through HUD's established processes under § 92.550.
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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