24 C.F.R. § 982.153
§ 982.153 PHA responsibilities. (24 CFR Part 982)
Operative Text
The PHA must comply with the consolidated ACC, the application, HUD regulations and other requirements, and the PHA Administrative Plan.
Section 982.153 establishes that a Public Housing Authority (PHA) operating a Housing Choice Voucher program is bound by a set of governing documents and rules, including its consolidated Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) with HUD, its original program application, applicable HUD regulations, any other federal requirements, and its own Administrative Plan. These sources collectively define the framework within which the PHA must operate the voucher program. The provision functions as a compliance anchor, tying the PHA's conduct to all of these obligations simultaneously.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.153, the PHA administering the Housing Choice Voucher program in your area is required to follow its ACC, HUD regulations, and its published Administrative Plan, which means landlords participating in the program can generally look to the PHA's Administrative Plan as an authoritative source for local program rules and procedures. Compliant PHAs typically make their Administrative Plans publicly available and apply them consistently across program participants. Understanding that the PHA itself operates under these binding obligations can help landlords anticipate how the agency will handle inspections, payment processes, and contract administration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 982.153 means that the PHA managing your Housing Choice Voucher is not free to act arbitrarily — it must follow its ACC with HUD, applicable HUD regulations, and its own Administrative Plan. Tenants who believe a PHA has acted inconsistently with these governing documents may have grounds to raise that concern through the PHA's formal grievance process, by filing a complaint with the local HUD field office, or by consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with federal housing programs. Reviewing the PHA's publicly available Administrative Plan is often a useful starting point for understanding what the agency is required to do under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.153.
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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