24 C.F.R. § 14.200
§ 14.200 Contents of application. (24 CFR Part 14)
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(a) An application for an award of fees and expenses under the Act shall identify the applicant and the proceeding for which an award is sought. The application shall show that the applicant has prevailed and identify the position of the Department or other agencies that the applicant alleges was not substantially justified. Unless the applicant is an individual, the application shall also state the number of employees of the applicant and describe briefly the type and purpose of its organization or business. (b) The application shall also include a statement that the applicant's net worth does not exceed $2 million (if an individual) or $7 million (for all other applicants, including their affiliates). However, an applicant may omit this statement if: (1) It attaches a copy of a ruling by the Internal Revenue Service that it qualifies as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), or, in the case of a tax-exempt organization not required to obtain a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service on its exempt status, a statement that describes the basis for the applicant's belief that it qualifies under such section; or (2) It states that it is a cooperative association as defined in section 15(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act, 12 U.S.C. 1141j(a). (c) If the applicant is a partnership, corporation, association, or organization, or a sole owner of an unincorporated business, the applicant shall state that it did not have more than 500 employees at the time the proceeding was initiated, giving the number of its employees and describing briefly the type and purpose of its organization or business. (d) The application shall also itemize the amount of fees and expenses for which an award is sought. (e) The application also may include any other matters that the applicant wishes the Department to consider in determining whether and in what amount an award should be made. (f) The application shall be signed by the applicant or an authorized officer with respect to the eligibility of the applicant and by the attorney of the applicant with respect to fees and expenses sought. The application shall contain or be accompanied by a written verification under oath or affirmation under penalty of perjury that the information provided in the application and all accompanying material is true and complete to the best of the applicant's or authorized officer's information and belief.
Under 24 CFR Part 14 § 14.200, a party seeking reimbursement of legal fees and expenses from HUD after prevailing in a proceeding must submit an application that meets specific content requirements. The application must identify the applicant and proceeding, demonstrate that the applicant prevailed, challenge the government's position as not substantially justified, and disclose net worth and employee count to establish eligibility. The completed application must be itemized, signed by both the applicant and their attorney in their respective capacities, and verified under oath or affirmation under penalty of perjury.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who have prevailed against HUD in an administrative proceeding and wish to recover fees under 24 CFR Part 14 § 14.200 generally ensure their application includes all required disclosures — such as net worth, employee count, and a description of the business — along with an itemized breakdown of fees and expenses sought. Compliant applicants also confirm whether an IRS 501(c)(3) ruling or cooperative association status applies, as either can substitute for the net worth statement. The application is typically signed by an authorized officer attesting to eligibility and by the attorney attesting to the fees claimed, with a sworn verification accompanying the submission.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or other individuals who have prevailed in a proceeding against HUD may have a right to seek an award of fees and expenses, and 24 CFR Part 14 § 14.200 sets out what such an application must contain, including a net worth statement (not exceeding $2 million for individuals), identification of the unjustified government position, and an itemized fee request. Understanding these content requirements can help an applicant recognize whether a submission is complete before it is filed. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help explain how these procedural requirements apply generally, and an applicant may also consult the relevant rent board or administrative body overseeing the proceeding for guidance on 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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