24 C.F.R. § 982.510
§ 982.510 Other fees and charges. (24 CFR Part 982)
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(a) The cost of meals or supportive services may not be included in the rent to owner, and the value of meals or supportive services may not be included in the calculation of reasonable rent. (b) The lease may not require the tenant or family members to pay charges for meals or supportive services. Non-payment of such charges is not grounds for termination of tenancy. (c) The owner may not charge the tenant extra amounts for items customarily included in rent in the locality, or provided at no additional cost to unsubsidized tenants in the premises.
Under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.510, the federal Housing Choice Voucher program separates housing costs from the cost of meals and supportive services. Meals and supportive services cannot be factored into the rent calculation or treated as part of what a voucher covers. Additionally, owners cannot charge voucher-assisted tenants extra fees for items that are routinely included in rent for other tenants in the same building or in the local market.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.510 generally ensure that lease agreements do not bundle meals or supportive services into the rent amount or list them as tenant obligations. Compliant operators also avoid imposing add-on charges for amenities or services—such as utilities, parking, or appliances—that are standardly included in rent for unsubsidized tenants in the same property or locality. Keeping housing costs clearly separated from any service fees helps maintain compliance with HUD's rent reasonableness requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.510, tenants in the Housing Choice Voucher program have the right to a lease that does not require payment for meals or supportive services, and a failure to pay such charges cannot be used as a basis for eviction. Tenants also have the right not to be charged extra fees for items that other unsubsidized tenants in the same building receive at no additional cost. If you believe your lease or landlord's practices conflict with this provision, options generally available include raising the issue with your local Public Housing Authority, contacting a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, or reaching out to 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.
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