24 C.F.R. § 982.302
§ 982.302 Issuance of voucher; Requesting PHA approval of assisted tenancy. (24 CFR Part 982)
Operative Text
(a) When a family is selected, or when a participant family wants to move to another unit, the PHA issues a voucher to the family. The family may search for a unit. (b) If the family finds a unit, and the owner is willing to lease the unit under the program, the family may request PHA approval of the tenancy. The PHA has the discretion whether to permit the family to submit more than one request at a time. (c) The family must submit to the PHA a request for approval of the tenancy and a copy of the lease, including the HUD-prescribed tenancy addendum. The request must be submitted during the term of the voucher. (d) The PHA specifies the procedure for requesting approval of the tenancy. The family must submit the request for approval of the tenancy in the form and manner required by the PHA.
Under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.302, when a family is selected for the Housing Choice Voucher program or an existing participant wants to relocate, the public housing authority (PHA) issues a voucher that allows the family to search for a unit. If the family identifies a willing landlord, the tenancy is not automatically approved — the family must formally request PHA approval by submitting a completed request along with a copy of the lease and the HUD-prescribed tenancy addendum, all within the voucher's active term. The PHA sets its own procedures for how and where that request must be submitted, and it retains discretion over whether a family may pursue approval for more than one unit at a time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 982.302, a compliant owner who is willing to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher program works with the voucher-holding family to ensure that a copy of the lease — including the required HUD tenancy addendum — is submitted to the PHA as part of the family's approval request. Operators generally familiarize themselves with the specific PHA's submission procedures and timelines, since the request must be filed while the voucher is still active. Keeping clear records of lease documents provided to the family and any communications with the PHA helps support a smooth approval process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 982.302 gives voucher holders the right to search for a unit and, once a willing landlord is found, to formally request that the PHA approve the tenancy. To exercise this right, a tenant must submit the approval request — along with the lease and the HUD tenancy addendum — in the form and manner the PHA requires, and must do so before the voucher expires. Tenants who have questions about their PHA's specific submission procedures, voucher extension options, or what to do if a request is denied can reach out to their local PHA directly or contact a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated September 3, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.