24 C.F.R. § 93.3
§ 93.3 Waivers. (24 CFR Part 93)
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HUD may, upon a determination of good cause and subject to statutory limitations, waive any provision of this part and delegate this authority in accordance with section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 3535(q)).
Under 24 CFR Part 93 § 93.3, the Department of Housing and Urban Development holds the authority to waive requirements found within Part 93, but only when it determines that good cause exists and any applicable statutory limits are respected. This waiver power is not unlimited — it is bounded by federal statute, specifically section 106 of the HUD Reform Act of 1989. HUD may also delegate this waiver authority to others, following the procedures set out in that same statutory provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under 24 CFR Part 93 § 93.3 should be aware that certain regulatory requirements in Part 93 are not automatically fixed — HUD retains discretion to waive them under defined conditions. Compliant operators who believe a specific Part 93 requirement presents an unusual hardship or conflict typically document their circumstances thoroughly and submit a formal waiver request to HUD, demonstrating good cause. Understanding that this authority can be delegated means operators may interact with a HUD-designated representative rather than the department directly when pursuing such a request.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants living in housing subject to 24 CFR Part 93, § 93.3 establishes that HUD can relax certain program rules under limited circumstances, which means some protections or requirements in Part 93 could potentially be modified in a given project. Tenants who believe a waiver has been improperly granted, or that their housing no longer meets Part 93 standards as a result, may raise this concern with their local HUD field office or a tenant-rights organization familiar with federal housing programs. Reviewing any publicly available waiver documentation for a specific property can help tenants understand which, if any, Part 93 provisions have been adjusted.
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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