24 C.F.R. § 891.165
§ 891.165 Duration of capital advance. (24 CFR Part 891)
Operative Text
(a) The duration of the fund reservation for a capital advance with construction advances is 24 months from the date of issuance of the award letter to the date of initial closing. This duration can be up to 36 months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis. (b) The duration of the fund reservation for projects that elect not to receive any capital advance before construction completion is 24 months from the date of issuance of the award letter to the start of construction. This duration can be up to 36 months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Under 24 CFR Part 891 § 891.165, a HUD capital advance fund reservation carries a standard 24-month window from the date the award letter is issued—either to the date of initial closing (for projects receiving construction advances) or to the start of construction (for projects that opt out of pre-completion advances). In either scenario, HUD may extend that window to a maximum of 36 months on a case-by-case basis. This rule sets the outer time boundaries within which a project must reach its designated milestone before the fund reservation expires.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers working under 24 CFR Part 891 § 891.165 generally track the award letter issuance date carefully, since the 24-month clock begins running from that point. Compliant project teams typically build their construction and closing timelines to meet the applicable milestone well within the standard window, and they initiate any request for a HUD-approved extension early enough to avoid a lapse in the fund reservation. Maintaining clear documentation of project milestones and proactive communication with HUD are practices commonly associated with staying within the duration limits set by this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For residents and prospective residents of HUD-assisted housing developed under 24 CFR Part 891 § 891.165, this rule governs how long a capital advance commitment remains valid during the development phase—before a building is completed or occupied. Delays that cause a fund reservation to lapse under this provision can affect whether a project moves forward at all, which may be relevant context for anyone following the status of a planned affordable housing development. Tenant-rights organizations and HUD's local field offices can be resources for understanding how development timelines under this provision may affect housing availability in a given 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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