24 C.F.R. § 982.103
§ 982.103 PHA application for funding. (24 CFR Part 982)
Operative Text
(a) A PHA must submit an application for program funding to HUD at the time and place and in the form required by HUD. (b) For competitive funding under a NOFA, the application must be submitted by a PHA in accordance with the requirements of the NOFA. (c) The application must include all information required by HUD. HUD requirements may be stated in the HUD-required form of application, the NOFA, or other HUD instructions.
Under § 982.103, a Public Housing Authority (PHA) seeking funding for the Housing Choice Voucher program must submit a formal application to HUD according to HUD's specified timing, location, and format requirements. When funding is made available through a competitive Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), the application must also satisfy the particular requirements outlined in that NOFA. The application is considered complete only when it includes all information HUD has identified as required, whether those requirements appear in the application form itself, the NOFA, or other HUD guidance documents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
While § 982.103 governs the PHA's relationship with HUD rather than directly regulating landlord conduct, property owners who participate in or seek to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher program depend on their local PHA having successfully completed this funding application process. A PHA that operates in compliance with § 982.103 will have submitted timely, complete applications that conform to HUD's form and content requirements, including any NOFA-specific conditions. Landlords who want to understand the funding status or capacity of their local PHA can review publicly available NOFA announcements and HUD award records to gauge program availability in their area.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 982.103 establishes the procedural foundation that allows a PHA to receive the federal funding that makes Housing Choice Vouchers available to tenants. If a PHA has not properly applied for or secured funding under this provision, it may affect the availability of vouchers or the program's operational capacity in a given area. Tenants who have questions about voucher availability, waitlist status, or funding gaps in their local program can contact their PHA directly, reach out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consult HUD's public resources to better understand how § 982.103 compliance affects program access.
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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