24 C.F.R. § 983.152
§ 983.152 Nature of development activity. (24 CFR Part 983)
Operative Text
(a) Purpose of development activity. An owner may undertake development activity, as defined at § 983.3, for the purpose of: (1) Placing a newly constructed or rehabilitated project under a HAP contract; or (2) For a rehabilitated project that will undergo development activity after HAP contract execution, completing the requirements of the rider in accordance with § 983.157. (b) Development requirements. Development activity must comply with the requirements of §§ 983.153 through 983.157.
Section 983.152 of 24 CFR Part 983 establishes the two permitted purposes for development activity under the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program: bringing a newly constructed or rehabilitated project under a Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract, or completing post-execution rehabilitation work as outlined in a HAP contract rider. Any development activity undertaken for these purposes must satisfy the detailed requirements set out in §§ 983.153 through 983.157. The provision essentially defines the boundaries of when and why development work may occur in connection with a PBV HAP contract.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and property managers operating under the PBV program generally ensure that any development activity they undertake falls within one of the two purposes recognized by § 983.152—either preparing a property for initial HAP contract execution or fulfilling post-execution rehabilitation obligations under a contract rider. Compliant operators also verify that all such activity meets the full set of requirements found in §§ 983.153 through 983.157 before proceeding. Keeping documentation that ties each phase of development to the applicable permitted purpose is a practice commonly associated with maintaining program compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants living in or seeking housing in a PBV-assisted property, § 983.152 is relevant because it governs when and how an owner may carry out construction or rehabilitation work connected to a HAP contract. If development activity appears to be occurring outside the permitted purposes or without meeting program requirements, tenants may raise this as a concern with their local Public Housing Authority (PHA) or a tenant-rights organization familiar with HUD regulations. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the PHA administering the voucher program or consulting a housing advocacy organization for guidance on how § 983.152 and related provisions apply.
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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