24 C.F.R. § 982.104
§ 982.104 HUD review of application. (24 CFR Part 982)
Operative Text
(a) Competitive funding under NOFA. For competitive funding under a NOFA, HUD must evaluate an application on the basis of the selection criteria stated in the NOFA, and must consider the PHA's capacity and capability to administer the program. (b) Approval or disapproval of PHA funding application. (1) HUD must notify the PHA of its approval or disapproval of the PHA funding application. (2) When HUD approves an application, HUD must notify the PHA of the amount of approved funding. (3) For budget authority that is distributed to PHAs by competitive process, documentation of the basis for provision or denial of assistance is available for public inspection in accordance with 24 CFR 12.14(b). (c) PHA disqualification. HUD will not approve any PHA funding application (including an application for competitive funding under a NOFA) if HUD determines that the PHA is disbarred or otherwise disqualified from providing assistance under the program.
Under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.104, when a Public Housing Authority (PHA) applies for Housing Choice Voucher program funding through a competitive Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), HUD evaluates the application using criteria spelled out in that NOFA and weighs the PHA's demonstrated capacity to run the program. HUD must formally notify the PHA whether its application is approved or denied, and if approved, must specify the funding amount awarded. Any PHA that has been debarred or otherwise disqualified from federal assistance is categorically ineligible for approval, and documentation supporting competitive funding decisions is made available for public inspection under 24 CFR 12.14(b).
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although § 982.104 governs HUD's review of PHA funding applications rather than individual landlord conduct, property owners who participate in or seek to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher program have an indirect stake in its requirements. A PHA operating under an approved funding award under § 982.104 has met HUD's capacity and eligibility standards, which generally signals a functioning administrative structure for processing vouchers and housing assistance payments. Landlords working with a PHA should be aware that the PHA's continued good standing with HUD — including the absence of debarment findings under § 982.104(c) — underpins the program's ability to issue and honor vouchers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants participating in or seeking to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher program, § 982.104 establishes that the PHA administering their assistance must have received HUD approval and must not be disqualified from running the program. If a PHA's funding status or administrative capacity is in question, tenants can request information about competitive funding decisions, which are subject to public inspection requirements referenced in § 982.104(b)(3). Tenants who have concerns about their PHA's program administration may explore options such as contacting HUD's local field office, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing publicly available documentation to better understand the PHA's funding and eligibility status.
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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