24 C.F.R. § 891.210
§ 891.210 Special project standards. (24 CFR Part 891)
Operative Text
(a) In general. In addition to the applicable project standards in § 891.120, resident units in Section 202 projects are limited to efficiencies or one-bedroom units, except as specified under paragraph (b) of this section. If a resident manager is proposed for a project, up to two bedrooms could be provided for the resident manager unit. (b) Exception. Resident units in Section 202 projects may be two-bedroom units if a portion of the units are financed by other sources. Resident units may be two-bedroom units provided that the square footage in excess of the one-bedroom size limits are treated as excess amenities as specified in § 891.120.
Under 24 CFR Part 891 § 891.210, Section 202 housing projects for elderly residents are generally restricted to efficiency and one-bedroom unit configurations. An exception exists when a portion of the units are financed through sources other than the Section 202 program, in which case two-bedroom units are permitted, provided that any square footage exceeding one-bedroom size limits is treated as an excess amenity under § 891.120. Additionally, if a resident manager is included in the project, that manager's unit may have up to two bedrooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers working with Section 202 projects should be aware that § 891.210 sets unit-type constraints that shape how a project can be designed and financed. Compliant operators generally ensure that resident units are efficiencies or one-bedrooms unless mixed financing is in place to support two-bedroom units, and they account for any square footage above one-bedroom size thresholds as excess amenities per § 891.120. When a resident manager position is incorporated into the project plan, developers typically document the basis for providing a unit with up to two bedrooms for that manager.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in Section 202 housing have protections under § 891.210 that govern the types of units that may be offered in their project, which can affect unit availability and size. If a tenant believes their building's unit configurations do not conform to these standards, they may raise that concern as part of a formal complaint process with HUD or a relevant housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with federally assisted housing programs can help residents understand how § 891.210 interacts with their specific housing situation.
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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