24 C.F.R. § 93.451
§ 93.451 Performance reviews. (24 CFR Part 93)
Operative Text
(a) General. HUD will review the performance of each grantee 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 grantee's records and reports, findings from onsite 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 grantee'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 grantee. Onsite comprehensive performance reviews under the standards in paragraph (b) of this section will be conducted after prior notice to the grantee. (b) Standards for comprehensive performance review. A grantee's performance will be comprehensively reviewed periodically, as prescribed by HUD, to determine whether the grantee has committed and expended the HTF funds as required by § 93.400; has met the requirements of this part, particularly eligible activities, income targeting, affordability, and property standards; has awarded the funds in accordance with its HTF allocation plan and requirements of this part; has reviewed its subgrantees and recipients to determine whether they have satisfied the requirements of this part and the terms of their written agreements; and has met its performance measures in its consolidated plan.
Section 93.451 establishes that HUD must review every Housing Trust Fund (HTF) grantee's performance at least once per year, and more often if HUD deems it necessary. These reviews draw on grantee records, audit reports, onsite monitoring findings, HUD's own disbursement systems, and outside sources such as citizen complaints or litigation outcomes. Comprehensive reviews—which assess whether funds were committed and spent correctly, eligible activities were pursued, income targeting and affordability requirements were met, and subgrantees were properly overseen—must be preceded by advance notice to the grantee, while compliance-specific reviews may occur without prior notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers participating in HTF-funded programs should be aware that under § 93.451, HUD evaluates grantee performance against a broad set of standards, including whether affordability requirements, property standards, and income targeting rules have been followed. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough, organized records of HTF-related activities, expenditures, and tenant eligibility determinations so that information is readily available for any review. Because compliance-specific reviews under § 93.451 can occur without advance notice, operators typically keep documentation current and accessible at all times rather than assembling it only when a formal review is announced.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 93.451, HUD's performance review process explicitly allows citizen comments and complaint determinations to be considered as part of evaluating how a grantee administers its HTF program. This means tenants living in HTF-assisted housing have a recognized channel to raise concerns about whether affordability, property standards, or other program requirements are being met. Tenants who believe a grantee or property is not complying with HTF rules may consider contacting HUD directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting the relevant grantee's HTF allocation plan to understand what standards should apply to their housing.
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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