24 C.F.R. § 92.552
§ 92.552 Notice and opportunity for hearing; sanctions. (24 CFR Part 92)
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(a) If HUD finds after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing that a participating jurisdiction has failed to comply with any provision of this part and until HUD is satisfied that there is no longer any such failure to comply: (1) HUD shall reduce the funds in the participating jurisdiction's HOME Investment Trust Fund by the amount of any expenditures that were not in accordance with the requirements of this part; and (2) HUD may do one or more of the following: (i) Prevent withdrawals from the participating jurisdiction's HOME Investment Trust Fund for activities affected by the failure to comply; (ii) Restrict the participating jurisdiction's activities under this part to activities that conform to one or more model programs which HUD has developed in accordance with section 213 of the Act; (iii) Remove the participating jurisdiction from participation in allocations or reallocations of funds made available under subpart B or J of this part; (iv) Require the participating jurisdiction to make matching contributions in amounts required by § 92.218(a) as HOME funds are drawn from the participating jurisdiction's HOME Investment Trust Fund United States Treasury Account. Provided, however, that HUD may on due notice suspend payments at any time after the issuance of a notice of opportunity for hearing pursuant to paragraph (b)(1) of this section, pending such hearing and a final decision, to the extent HUD determines such action necessary to preclude the further expenditure of funds for activities affected by the failure to comply; (v) Reduce grant amounts paid to the participating jurisdiction by an amount equal to the amount of any expenditures that did not comply with the requirements of this part. The amount of a reduction may be for the entire grant amount; (vi) Revoke a jurisdiction's designation as a participating jurisdiction; and (vii) Terminate the assistance in whole or in part in accordance with 2 CFR 200.340. (b) Proceedings. When HUD proposes to take action pursuant to this section, the respondent in the proceedings will be the participating jurisdiction or, at HUD's option, the State recipient. Proceedings will be conducted in accordance with 24 CFR part 26.
Under 24 CFR Part 92 § 92.552, when HUD determines that a participating jurisdiction has failed to meet the requirements of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, it must first provide reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing before imposing sanctions. If a violation is confirmed, HUD is required to reduce the jurisdiction's HOME Investment Trust Fund by the amount of any non-compliant expenditures, and may take additional corrective actions ranging from restricting fund withdrawals to revoking the jurisdiction's participating status entirely. These measures remain in effect until HUD is satisfied that the jurisdiction has returned to compliance, and formal proceedings follow the rules set out in 24 CFR part 26.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and developers receiving HOME-assisted funding through a participating jurisdiction should be aware that § 92.552 gives HUD authority to restrict or reduce the flow of HOME funds to a jurisdiction found out of compliance, which can directly affect the availability of funding for ongoing or planned projects. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough documentation of all HOME-funded expenditures to demonstrate that activities meet program requirements, reducing the risk that their projects become entangled in a jurisdiction-level enforcement action. Staying informed about a participating jurisdiction's compliance status and maintaining open communication with the local HOME program administrator are practices commonly associated with uninterrupted program participation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in housing developed or assisted with HOME funds should know that § 92.552 establishes a federal oversight mechanism that can result in sanctions against a participating jurisdiction—including restrictions on future HOME funding—when program rules are violated. While this provision operates at the governmental level rather than directly between a landlord and tenant, disruptions in HOME funding can affect affordable housing availability and project operations in a community. Tenants who believe HOME program requirements are not being followed in their housing may explore options such as contacting their local HOME program administrator, reaching out to a HUD field office, or connecting with a tenant-rights organization familiar with federally assisted housing programs.
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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