24 C.F.R. § 982.101
§ 982.101 Allocation of funding. (24 CFR Part 982)
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(a) Allocation of funding. HUD allocates available budget authority for the tenant-based assistance program to HUD field offices. (b) Section 213(d) allocation. (1) Section 213(d) of the HCD Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 1439) establishes requirements for allocation of assisted housing budget authority. Some budget authority is exempt by law from allocation under section 213(d). Unless exempted by law, budget authority for the tenant-based programs must be allocated in accordance with section 213(d). (2) Budget authority subject to allocation under section 213(d) is allocated in accordance with 24 CFR part 791, subpart D. There are three categories of section 213(d) funding allocations under part 791 of this title: (i) Funding retained in a headquarters reserve for purposes specified by law; (ii) funding incapable of geographic formula allocation (e.g., for renewal of expiring funding increments); or (iii) funding allocated by an objective fair share formula. Funding allocated by fair share formula is distributed by a competitive process. (c) Competitive process. For budget authority that is distributed by competitive process, the Department solicits applications from PHAs by publishing one or more notices of funding availability (NOFAs) in the Federal Register. See 24 CFR part 12, subpart B; and 24 CFR 791.406. The NOFA explains how to apply for assistance, and specifies the criteria for awarding the assistance. The NOFA may identify any special program requirements for use of the funding.
Under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.101, HUD distributes budget authority for tenant-based rental assistance (such as Housing Choice Vouchers) first to its field offices, following the allocation framework set out in Section 213(d) of the HCD Act of 1974. Some funding is held in a headquarters reserve, some is used to renew expiring increments, and some is distributed through a geographic fair-share formula via a competitive process. When a competitive process applies, HUD publishes a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in the Federal Register that outlines eligibility, application requirements, and any special program conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 982.101 governs how HUD channels funding to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), not directly to landlords, but understanding this allocation process helps property owners recognize why voucher availability varies by region and over time. Operators who participate in the Housing Choice Voucher program generally stay informed about local PHA capacity, which is shaped by the funding their agency receives through the field-office allocation and competitive NOFA processes described in this provision. Monitoring Federal Register NOFAs and maintaining relationships with the local PHA can help operators understand when new voucher funding may become available in their area.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 982.101, the supply of tenant-based vouchers in any given area depends on how much budget authority HUD has allocated to the local field office and, in turn, to the Public Housing Authority (PHA) that administers the program. If a PHA has a waitlist or limited vouchers, it is often a direct result of the funding constraints this provision describes. Tenants seeking assistance can contact their local PHA to ask about waitlist status, watch for announcements tied to new NOFA funding rounds, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on navigating the process.
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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