24 C.F.R. § 35.1020
§ 35.1020 Funding for evaluation and hazard reduction. (24 CFR Part 35)
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The grantee or participating jurisdiction shall determine whether the cost of evaluation and hazard reduction is to be borne by the owner/developer, the grantee or a combination of the owner/developer and the grantee, based on program requirements and local program design.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1020, the responsibility for paying the costs of lead-based paint evaluation and hazard reduction is not fixed at the federal level. Instead, the grantee or participating jurisdiction—typically a state, local government, or tribal entity administering a HUD-assisted program—decides whether those costs fall on the property owner or developer, on the grantee itself, or on some combination of both. That determination is guided by the specific program requirements and the design of the local program.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1020, property owners and developers participating in HUD-assisted programs should expect that the grantee or participating jurisdiction will have established a cost-allocation policy for lead evaluation and hazard reduction. Compliant operators typically review the program documentation provided by the administering jurisdiction to understand which costs they are responsible for before committing to a project. Engaging early with the grantee's program staff to clarify cost-sharing arrangements is a common practice among operators working within these programs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1020 establishes that the cost of lead-based paint evaluation and hazard reduction in HUD-assisted housing is allocated by the grantee or participating jurisdiction, not left solely to the property owner. Tenants living in affected properties have an interest in knowing whether required evaluations and hazard reductions have been funded and completed, as these activities directly relate to lead-safe housing conditions. Tenants who have questions about whether their building's lead hazard requirements have been met can contact the local grantee or participating jurisdiction, a local rent board if one applies, or a tenant-rights organization for general information about how the program operates in their area.
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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