24 C.F.R. § 92.4
§ 92.4 Waivers and suspension of requirements for disaster areas. (24 CFR Part 92)
Operative Text
HUD's authority for waiver of regulations and for the suspension of requirements to address damage in a Presidentially declared disaster area is described in 24 CFR 5.110 and in section 290 of the Act, respectively.
Section 92.4 of 24 CFR Part 92 does not itself establish new rules but instead points to where HUD's authority to act in disaster situations is formally grounded. Specifically, it directs readers to 24 CFR 5.110 for the regulatory waiver authority and to section 290 of the National Affordable Housing Act for the suspension of requirements in Presidentially declared disaster areas. Together, these referenced sources form the legal basis under which HUD may relax or pause certain HOME program requirements when a major disaster has been declared.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating HOME-assisted housing in a Presidentially declared disaster area should be aware that § 92.4 signals that relief from certain regulatory requirements may be available through HUD. Compliant operators generally monitor official HUD guidance and disaster-related notices to understand which waivers or suspensions have been activated under 24 CFR 5.110 or section 290 of the Act. Keeping records of disaster declarations and any HUD correspondence related to waiver approvals is a practice commonly associated with maintaining program compliance during recovery periods.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in HOME-assisted housing located in a Presidentially declared disaster area may have protections or program adjustments available under § 92.4, which authorizes HUD to waive or suspend certain requirements through the mechanisms described in 24 CFR 5.110 and section 290 of the Act. If you believe your housing situation has been affected by a disaster and you are unsure how program rules may have changed, tenant-rights organizations or local housing agencies can help explain what adjustments HUD has formally authorized. Tenants may also consult their local HUD field office or the relevant participating jurisdiction to learn whether specific waivers or suspensions are in effect in their 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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