24 C.F.R. § 982.52
§ 982.52 HUD requirements. (24 CFR Part 982)
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(a) The PHA must comply with HUD regulations and other HUD requirements for the program. HUD requirements are issued by HUD headquarters, as regulations, Federal Register notices or other binding program directives. (b) The PHA must comply with the consolidated ACC and the PHA's HUD-approved applications for program funding.
Section 982.52 establishes that Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) operating the Housing Choice Voucher program are bound by a layered set of federal requirements. These include HUD regulations, Federal Register notices, and other binding directives issued by HUD headquarters, as well as the terms of the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) and any HUD-approved funding applications. The provision essentially anchors the entire local administration of the voucher program to federal oversight and approved program documents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.52, the PHA administering the Housing Choice Voucher program in your area is required to operate in accordance with HUD's full framework of regulations, notices, and binding directives. Compliant PHAs generally maintain current knowledge of Federal Register updates, adhere to their consolidated ACC terms, and align their local policies with HUD-approved funding applications. Landlords participating in the program can generally expect that the PHA's rules and procedures reflect these federal requirements, and discrepancies between local PHA practices and HUD directives may be worth noting when questions arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 982.52 means that the PHA managing your Housing Choice Voucher is not free to set its own rules in isolation — it must follow HUD regulations, binding Federal Register notices, and the terms of its HUD-approved ACC and funding applications. If a PHA's actions appear inconsistent with HUD's published requirements, tenants have general avenues such as submitting a complaint to HUD's local field office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with federal housing programs. Understanding that PHAs operate under this federal framework can be useful context when reviewing any decisions or policies that affect your voucher.
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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