24 C.F.R. § 886.132
§ 886.132 Tenant selection. (24 CFR Part 886)
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Subpart F of 24 CFR part 5 governs selection of tenants and occupancy requirements applicable under this subpart A of part 886. Subpart L of 24 CFR part 5 (Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking) applies to this section.
Under § 886.132, the rules governing how applicants are screened and selected for housing assistance under this program are set by federal occupancy and eligibility standards found elsewhere in HUD's regulations. Additionally, a separate federal framework specifically protecting survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking applies to tenant selection decisions made under this section. Together, these cross-referenced rules shape who may be admitted and how those decisions must be made.
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Property owners and managers operating under § 886.132 generally follow HUD's federal eligibility and occupancy standards when screening and selecting applicants for assisted units. Compliant operators also apply the federal protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking throughout the selection process, ensuring that an applicant's status as a survivor is not used as a basis for denial. Maintaining documented procedures that reflect both sets of requirements is a common practice among operators seeking to remain in good standing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 886.132 means that your application for housing assistance under this program must be evaluated according to federal eligibility standards, and that federal protections exist specifically for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking during the selection process. If you believe a selection decision was made in a way that violated these protections, general enforcement paths include raising the issue with the housing provider, filing a complaint with HUD, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding which protections apply to your situation is something a tenant-rights organization or housing counselor can help clarify.
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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