24 C.F.R. § 891.810
§ 891.810 Project rental assistance. (24 CFR Part 891)
Operative Text
Project Rental Assistance is defined in § 891.105. Project Rental Assistance is provided for operating costs, not covered by tenant contributions, attributable to the number of units funded by capital advances under the Section 202 and Section 811 supportive housing programs, subject to the provisions of 24 CFR 891.445. The sponsor of a mixed-finance development must obtain the necessary funds from a source other than project rental assistance funds for operating costs related to non-202 or -811 units.
Under 24 CFR Part 891 § 891.810, Project Rental Assistance (as defined in § 891.105) is a form of federal funding that covers operating costs for supportive housing units financed through Section 202 or Section 811 capital advances, to the extent those costs are not already covered by tenant contributions. The assistance is subject to the limitations set out in 24 CFR § 891.445. Importantly, this funding stream is strictly limited to the units tied to those capital advances — it cannot be used to subsidize operating costs for any other units in a mixed-finance development.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and sponsors participating in Section 202 or Section 811 supportive housing programs should understand that, under § 891.810, Project Rental Assistance is available only to offset operating costs for the specific units funded by capital advances under those programs, after accounting for tenant contributions. In a mixed-finance development, a compliant sponsor identifies and secures separate funding sources — entirely outside of Project Rental Assistance funds — to cover operating costs associated with non-202 and non-811 units. Maintaining clear financial separation between these funding streams is a standard practice for sponsors managing mixed-finance properties under this regulatory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in housing supported by Section 202 or Section 811 programs may find it useful to know that § 891.810 establishes a dedicated federal assistance mechanism — Project Rental Assistance — intended to help keep those units financially viable by covering operating costs not met by tenant contributions. This provision helps protect the availability of supportive housing by ensuring that assistance funds are directed specifically toward eligible units. Tenants who have questions about how their housing is funded or whether proper funding boundaries are being maintained can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or contact HUD directly for general information.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated September 4, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.