24 C.F.R. § 982.455
§ 982.455 Automatic termination of HAP contract. (24 CFR Part 982)
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The HAP contract terminates automatically 180 calendar days after the last housing assistance payment to the owner.
Under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.455, a Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract between a public housing authority and a property owner ends automatically once 180 calendar days have passed since the last actual assistance payment was made to the owner. No additional notice or formal action is required to trigger this termination — the passage of time alone is the operative event. This rule effectively sets a hard expiration clock on HAP contracts that have gone dormant due to a gap in payments.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program should be aware that under § 982.455, a HAP contract that has stopped generating payments will self-terminate after 180 calendar days without any further action by the housing authority. Compliant operators generally monitor the payment activity on each HAP contract and communicate proactively with the administering public housing authority if a unit is vacant or a voucher holder has departed. Keeping accurate records of the date of the last assistance payment helps owners track when the 180-day window under § 982.455 begins and ends.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As a voucher holder, § 982.455 is relevant because if your landlord's HAP contract terminates automatically due to 180 days without a payment, it can affect the status of your assisted tenancy at that unit. Tenants who believe a HAP contract termination has been handled incorrectly may have the option of raising the issue with their local public housing authority or presenting it as a concern in any related administrative proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with the Housing Choice Voucher program can help explain how § 982.455 may interact with your specific lease and voucher circumstances.
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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