24 C.F.R. § 93.150
§ 93.150 Site and neighborhood standards. (24 CFR Part 93)
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(a) General. A grantee must administer its HTF program in a manner that provides housing that is suitable from the standpoint of facilitating and furthering full compliance with the applicable provisions of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-2000d-4), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., E.O. 11063, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 652) and HUD regulations issued pursuant thereto; and promotes greater choice of housing opportunities. (b) New rental housing. In carrying out the site and neighborhood requirements with respect to new construction of rental housing, a grantee is responsible for making the determination that proposed sites for new construction meet the requirements in 24 CFR 983.55(e)(2).
Under 24 CFR Part 93 § 93.150, Housing Trust Fund (HTF) programs must be administered in a way that actively supports fair housing principles and expands housing choice, consistent with federal civil rights laws including the Fair Housing Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. When new rental housing is proposed, the grantee—typically a state agency—bears responsibility for evaluating whether the proposed construction site meets specific federal site and neighborhood criteria referenced in 24 CFR 983.55(e)(2). The rule places the compliance burden squarely on the grantee, not on individual applicants or tenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers seeking HTF funding for new rental construction should be aware that under § 93.150, the grantee administering the HTF program is responsible for conducting a site and neighborhood review against the standards in 24 CFR 983.55(e)(2) before approving new construction projects. Compliant grantees typically document their site assessments, evaluate whether a proposed location promotes housing choice and avoids concentrating assisted housing in areas of minority or low-income concentration, and maintain records demonstrating adherence to fair housing obligations. Property owners participating in HTF-funded projects generally cooperate with grantee review processes and provide site-related information as requested.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 93.150, tenants and prospective tenants in HTF-assisted housing have an interest in knowing that the program is legally required to be administered in a manner that promotes fair housing and broader housing opportunity. If a tenant believes that an HTF grantee has approved housing in a location that undermines fair housing goals or civil rights protections, they may consider raising that concern with the administering state agency, filing a complaint with HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization for general information about available options.
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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