24 C.F.R. § 960.200
§ 960.200 Purpose. (24 CFR Part 960)
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(a) This subpart states HUD eligibility and selection requirements for admission to public housing. (b) See also related HUD regulations in this title concerning these subjects: (1) 1937 Act definitions: part 5, subpart D; (2) Restrictions on assistance to noncitizens: part 5, subpart E; (3) Family income and family payment: part 5, subpart F; (4) Public housing agency plans: part 903; (5) Rent and reexamination: part 960, subpart C; (6) Mixed population developments: part 960, subpart D; (7) Occupancy by over-income families or police officers: part 960, subpart E. (8) Protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, 24 CFR part 5, subpart L (Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking).
Section 960.200 serves as the gateway provision for the public housing admissions subpart, establishing that HUD sets the rules governing who is eligible and how applicants are selected. Rather than containing substantive requirements itself, it points readers to a network of related federal regulations covering topics such as income limits, citizenship restrictions, protections for survivors of domestic violence and related offenses, and rules for mixed-population or over-income households. Understanding this provision helps orient anyone navigating the broader framework of public housing eligibility under 24 CFR Part 960.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Public housing agencies (PHAs) administering admissions under 24 CFR Part 960 § 960.200 are generally expected to be familiar with the full web of cross-referenced HUD regulations this section identifies, since eligibility determinations draw on rules spread across multiple subparts. Compliant operators typically maintain admissions policies that account for income verification standards, noncitizen restrictions, and VAWA protections, among other requirements flagged by this provision. Keeping agency plans current under 24 CFR Part 903 is also part of operating within the framework this section introduces.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 960.200 signals that public housing eligibility is governed by a layered set of federal rules, and applicants who believe they were improperly screened out may find relevant protections in the cross-referenced subparts — for example, VAWA protections for survivors of domestic violence are addressed in 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart L. Tenants and applicants can raise eligibility concerns through a PHA's grievance process or by filing a complaint with HUD. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with public housing admissions rules can help individuals understand which parts of this regulatory framework may apply to their circumstances.
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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