24 C.F.R. § 92.303
§ 92.303 Tenant participation plan. (24 CFR Part 92)
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A community housing development organization that receives assistance under this part must adhere to a fair lease and grievance procedure approved by the participating jurisdiction and provide a plan for and follow a program of tenant participation in management decisions.
Under 24 CFR Part 92 § 92.303, any community housing development organization (CHDO) that receives HOME program assistance is required to operate under a lease and grievance procedure that has been reviewed and approved by the participating jurisdiction. Beyond that, the CHDO must establish a written plan for tenant participation in management decisions and actually carry out that plan in practice. The rule creates two distinct obligations: procedural fairness in leasing and grievances, and meaningful resident involvement in how the property is managed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
CHDOs receiving HOME funds under 24 CFR Part 92 § 92.303 generally maintain a lease and grievance procedure that has received formal approval from the participating jurisdiction before it is put into use. Compliant operators also develop a documented tenant participation plan that outlines how residents will be involved in management decisions, and they implement that plan on an ongoing basis rather than treating it as a one-time filing. Keeping records of jurisdiction approval, the written participation plan, and evidence of its implementation supports demonstrating compliance during monitoring reviews.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 92 § 92.303, tenants living in CHDO-owned or -managed housing assisted with HOME funds have a right to a lease and grievance procedure that has been approved by the local participating jurisdiction, as well as a right to participate in management decisions through a formal plan. If a CHDO does not appear to have an approved grievance procedure or a functioning tenant participation program, residents can raise this as a concern with the participating jurisdiction — often a city or county housing agency — that oversees the HOME funds. Tenant-rights organizations and HUD's local field offices can also be resources for understanding how § 92.303 protections apply in a given housing program.
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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