24 C.F.R. § 92.257
§ 92.257 Equal participation of faith-based organizations. (24 CFR Part 92)
Operative Text
The HUD program requirements in § 5.109 apply to the HOME program, including the requirements regarding disposition and change in use of real property by a faith-based organization.
Section 92.257 extends the general HUD faith-based organization rules found at § 5.109 to the HOME program specifically. This means that faith-based organizations participating in HOME-funded housing activities are subject to the same nondiscrimination, separation of religious activities, and property-use requirements that apply across HUD programs. The provision also brings in rules about what happens when a faith-based organization disposes of or changes the use of real property acquired or improved with HOME funds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Faith-based organizations administering HOME program funds under § 92.257 are generally expected to comply with the full set of requirements outlined in § 5.109, including maintaining appropriate separation between religious activities and federally funded housing services. Compliant operators typically ensure that any disposition or change in use of HOME-assisted property follows the procedures HUD has established for faith-based participants. Participating jurisdictions overseeing HOME subrecipients should verify that faith-based partners are aware of these cross-referenced obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 92.257, tenants in HOME-assisted housing provided by a faith-based organization are protected by the same HUD rules that apply across all HUD programs, including those at § 5.109. If a tenant believes a faith-based HOME program participant is not following these requirements, they may raise the concern with the local participating jurisdiction or file a complaint with HUD. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what these protections mean in practice.
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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