24 C.F.R. § 982.154
§ 982.154 ACC reserve account. (24 CFR Part 982)
Operative Text
(a) HUD may establish and maintain an unfunded reserve account for the PHA program from available budget authority under the consolidated ACC. This reserve is called the “ACC reserve account” (formerly “project reserve”). There is a single ACC reserve account for the PHA program. (b) The amount in the ACC reserve account is determined by HUD. HUD may approve payments for the PHA program, in accordance with the PHA's HUD-approved budget, from available amounts in the ACC reserve account.
Under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.154, HUD has the authority to create and manage a reserve fund—called the ACC reserve account—within a public housing agency's Housing Choice Voucher program. This account is funded from available budget authority under the consolidated Annual Contributions Contract, and there is only one such account per PHA program. HUD alone determines how much money sits in the account and may authorize payments from it when the PHA's budget has been approved by HUD.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For property owners participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program, 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.154 operates at the PHA administrative level and does not directly govern landlord conduct. However, understanding that a PHA's funding capacity can be supplemented through the ACC reserve account helps explain how a PHA may sustain housing assistance payments during periods of budget variability. Operators who work closely with PHAs generally stay informed about the agency's funding status, as it can affect the administration of voucher contracts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As a voucher holder, 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.154 is relevant because it describes a financial backstop that HUD can use to support your PHA's program funding. If you have concerns about whether your PHA has adequate funding to maintain housing assistance payments, tenant-rights organizations and HUD's local field offices can be resources for understanding the PHA's financial standing. Tenants who believe program administration has been affected by funding issues may also raise concerns through their PHA's formal grievance process or by contacting HUD directly.
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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