24 C.F.R. § 891.100
§ 891.100 Purpose and policy. (24 CFR Part 891)
Operative Text
(a) Purpose. The Section 202 Program of Supportive Housing for the Elderly and the Section 811 Program of Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities provide Federal capital advances and project rental assistance under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) (section 202) and section 811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013) (section 811), respectively, for housing projects serving elderly households and persons with disabilities. Section 202 projects shall provide a range of services that are tailored to the needs of the residents. Owners of Section 811 projects shall ensure that the residents are provided with any necessary supportive services that address their individual needs. (b) General policy—(1) Supportive Housing for the Elderly. A capital advance and contract for project rental assistance provided under this program shall be used for the purposes described in Section 202 (12 U.S.C. 1701q(b)). (2) Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities. A capital advance and contract for project rental assistance provided under this program shall be used for the purposes described in Section 811 (42 U.S.C. 8013(b)). (c) Use of capital advance funds. No part of the funds reserved may be transferred by the Sponsor, except to the Owner caused to be formed by the Sponsor. This action must be accomplished prior to issuance of a commitment for capital advance funding. (d) Amendments. Subject to the availability of funds, HUD may amend the amount of an approved capital advance only after initial closing has occurred.
Section 891.100 establishes the foundational purpose and governing policy for two federal supportive housing programs: Section 202, which supports housing for elderly households, and Section 811, which supports housing for persons with disabilities. Both programs deliver federal capital advances and rental assistance, and each requires that residents receive supportive services suited to their needs. The provision also restricts how capital advance funds may be transferred and clarifies that HUD may only adjust an approved capital advance amount after an initial closing has taken place.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and sponsors operating under 24 CFR Part 891 § 891.100 are generally expected to use capital advance funds and project rental assistance strictly for the statutory purposes tied to either the Section 202 or Section 811 program. Sponsors must transfer any reserved capital advance funds to the Owner entity they form before a funding commitment is issued — transfers to other parties are not permitted under this provision. Section 811 project owners are also expected to ensure residents have access to supportive services that address their individual needs, making service coordination a core operational responsibility.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 891 § 891.100, residents of Section 202 properties for elderly households and Section 811 properties for persons with disabilities have an expectation that their housing project will provide supportive services tailored to their needs. If a tenant believes their project is not fulfilling this service obligation, they may raise the concern with the project owner, contact HUD's local field office, or reach out to a tenant-rights or disability-rights organization for guidance on available options. Reviewing the project's regulatory agreement or rental assistance contract can also help tenants understand what service commitments the owner has made under this provision.
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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