24 C.F.R. § 200.929

§ 200.929 Description and identification of minimum property standards. (24 CFR Part 200)

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Verified 8/21/2026 · Next check 9/20/2026
effective 8/21/2026FederalAffordable Housing Programs

Operative Text

24 C.F.R. § 200.929
(a) Description. The Minimum Property Standards describe physical standards for housing. They are intended to provide a sound basis for determining the acceptability of housing built under the HUD mortgage insurance and low-rent public housing programs. The Minimum Property Standards refer to material standards developed by industry and accepted by HUD. In addition, under Section 521 of the National Housing Act, HUD adopts its own technical suitability standards for materials and products for which there are no industry standards acceptable to HUD. These standards are contained in Use of Materials Bulletins that apply to products and methods and Materials Releases that apply to specific materials. Use of Materials Bulletins and Materials Releases are addenda to the Minimum Property Standards. Unless otherwise stated, the current edition, issue, or version of each of these documents, as available from its source, is applicable to this subpart S. A list of the Use of Materials Bulletins, Materials Releases, and MPS Appendix listing the applicable referenced Standards may be obtained from the Construction Standards Division, Office of Manufactured Housing and Construction Standards, room 6170 Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410.

(b) Identification. The Minimum Property Standards have been published as described below:

(1) MPS for One and Two Family Dwellings. See §§ 200.926, 200.926 (a) through (e).

(2) MPS for Housing 4910.1, 1994 edition. This volume applies to buildings and sites designed and used for normal multifamily occupancy, including both unsubsidized and subsidized insured housing, and to care-type housing insured under the National Housing Act. It also includes, in Appendix K, a reprint of the MPS for One and Two Family Dwellings identified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
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Plain English

Section 200.929 establishes that HUD's Minimum Property Standards (MPS) set out physical quality benchmarks that housing must meet to qualify for HUD mortgage insurance or low-rent public housing programs. The standards draw on industry-recognized material guidelines and, where no acceptable industry standard exists, HUD's own technical suitability rules issued through Use of Materials Bulletins and Materials Releases. The provision also identifies two published MPS volumes: one covering one- and two-family dwellings and another covering multifamily and care-type housing.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators and developers seeking HUD mortgage insurance or participating in low-rent public housing programs should be aware that § 200.929 requires covered properties to satisfy the applicable MPS volume—either the one- and two-family dwelling standards or the multifamily volume (MPS 4910.1, 1994 edition)—along with any relevant Use of Materials Bulletins and Materials Releases. Compliant operators typically verify which edition of each referenced document is current and confirm that construction materials and methods align with those benchmarks before submitting for HUD review. Copies of the applicable standards list can be requested from HUD's Construction Standards Division at the address noted in § 200.929(a).

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under § 200.929, housing built with HUD mortgage insurance or through low-rent public housing programs is supposed to meet minimum physical quality standards, which means residents in those programs have a baseline expectation of structural and material adequacy. If a tenant believes their unit falls short of those standards, general enforcement paths include raising the issue with the local public housing authority, filing a complaint with HUD's regional office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with federally assisted housing. Reviewing the MPS volume that applies to the property type—one- and two-family or multifamily under § 200.929(b)—can help clarify what physical conditions the program requires.

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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