24 C.F.R. § 5.1001
§ 5.1001 Applicability. (24 CFR Part 5)
Operative Text
This subpart applies to all applicants for HUD grants, cooperative agreements, capital fund or operating fund subsidy, capital advance, or other assistance under HUD programs, including grant programs that are classified by OMB as including formula grant programs or activities, but excluding FHA insurance and loan guarantees that are not associated with a grant program or grant award.
Section 5.1001 defines the scope of the subpart by identifying which types of federal housing assistance fall under its rules. The provision covers a broad range of HUD funding mechanisms—such as grants, cooperative agreements, capital advances, and operating subsidies—including formula-based grant programs recognized by the Office of Management and Budget. One notable carve-out exists: FHA mortgage insurance and loan guarantees that have no connection to a grant program or award are not subject to this subpart.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers seeking HUD funding should be aware that § 5.1001 brings most forms of HUD assistance—including capital fund subsidies and cooperative agreements—within the requirements of this subpart. Compliant operators generally confirm at the outset of any application whether their specific funding type falls within this subpart's coverage, since the rules that follow apply broadly across HUD grant programs. The FHA insurance exclusion is narrow and applies only when there is no associated grant program or award.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 5.1001, the rules in this subpart are designed to govern a wide range of HUD-assisted housing programs, which means tenants living in properties supported by HUD grants or capital fund subsidies may have protections or rights tied to this subpart. If you believe a housing provider receiving covered HUD assistance is not following the applicable requirements, general enforcement paths include raising the issue with the relevant HUD field office or a local tenant-rights organization familiar with federally assisted housing. Understanding whether your housing falls within the scope of § 5.1001 is often a useful first step when exploring those options.
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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