24 C.F.R. § 960.403
§ 960.403 Applicability. (24 CFR Part 960)
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(a) This subpart applies to all dwelling units in mixed population projects (as defined in § 960.405), or portions of mixed population projects, assisted under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. These projects formerly were known as elderly projects. (b) This subpart does not apply to section 23 and section 10(c) leased housing projects or the section 23 Housing Assistance Payments Program where the owners enter into leases directly with the tenants, or to the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program, the Low-Rent Housing Homeownership Opportunities Program (Turnkey III), the Mutual Help Homeownership Opportunities Program, or to Indian Housing Authorities. (For applicability to Indian Housing Authorities, see part 905 of this chapter.) Additionally, this subpart is not applicable to projects designated for elderly families or designated for disabled families in accordance with 24 CFR part 945.
Section 960.403 defines the scope of the rules contained in this subpart, which govern dwelling units in 'mixed population projects' — federally assisted housing developments (formerly called elderly projects) that serve both elderly and non-elderly residents under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The subpart explicitly does not cover several other HUD program types, including certain leased housing programs, Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments, Turnkey III, Mutual Help Homeownership, Indian Housing Authorities, or projects formally designated exclusively for elderly or disabled families under 24 CFR part 945. Understanding whether a particular project falls within or outside this subpart's reach is the threshold question before any of its other provisions apply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of federally assisted housing should first confirm whether their property qualifies as a 'mixed population project' under § 960.403 before applying the requirements of this subpart. Properties that have been formally designated for elderly-only or disabled-only families under 24 CFR part 945, or that operate under excluded programs such as Section 8 HAP or Turnkey III, are not governed by this subpart's rules. Compliant operators of mixed population projects generally maintain documentation of their project's classification to ensure the correct regulatory framework is applied consistently across their portfolio.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you live in federally assisted housing, § 960.403 determines whether the protections and rules in this subpart apply to your building at all — specifically, whether it qualifies as a mixed population project under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. Residents of properties operating under excluded programs like Section 8 HAP, Turnkey III, or projects designated solely for elderly or disabled families under 24 CFR part 945 are not covered by this subpart. Tenants who are uncertain about their project's classification can inquire with their local HUD field office or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on which regulatory framework governs 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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