24 C.F.R. § 983.2
§ 983.2 When the tenant-based voucher rule (24 CFR part 982) applies. (24 CFR Part 983)
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(a) 24 CFR Part 982. Part 982 is the basic regulation for the tenant-based voucher program. Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section describe the provisions of part 982 that do not apply to the PBV program. The rest of part 982 applies to the PBV program. For use and applicability of voucher program definitions at § 982.4, see § 983.3. (b) Types of 24 CFR part 982 provisions that do not apply to PBV. The following types of provisions in 24 CFR part 982 do not apply to PBV assistance under part 983. (1) Provisions on issuance or use of a voucher; (2) Provisions on portability; (3) Provisions on the following special housing types: Shared housing, manufactured home space rental, and the homeownership option. (c) Specific 24 CFR part 982 provisions that do not apply to PBV assistance. The following specific provisions in 24 CFR part 982 do not apply to PBV assistance under part 983: (1) In subpart D of part 982: paragraph (e)(2) of 24 CFR 982.158; (2) In subpart E of part 982: paragraph (e) of 24 CFR 982.201, paragraph (b)(2) of 24 CFR 982.202, and paragraph (d) of 24 CFR 982.204; (3) Subpart G of part 982 does not apply, with the following exceptions: (i) Section 982.310 (owner termination of tenancy) applies to the PBV program, but to the extent that those provisions differ from § 983.257, the provisions of § 983.257 govern; and (ii) Section 982.312 (absence from unit) applies to the PBV Program, but to the extent that those provisions differ from § 983.256(g), the provisions of § 983.256(g) govern; and (iii) Section 982.316 (live-in aide) applies to the PBV Program; (4) Subpart H of part 982; (5) In subpart I of part 982: 24 CFR 982.401; paragraphs (a)(3), (c), and (d) of 24 CFR 982.402; 24 CFR 982.403; 24 CFR 982.404; paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (i), and (j) of 24 CFR 982.405; paragraphs (a), (e), and (f) of 24 CFR 982.406; and 24 CFR 982.407; (6) In subpart J of part 982: paragraphs (a), (b)(3), (b)(4), and (c) of § 982.451; and § 982.455; (7) Subpart K of part 982: subpart K does not apply, except that the following provisions apply to the PBV Program: (i) In 24 CFR 982.503, paragraphs (a)(1) and (d)(1)-(4) do apply; (ii) Section 982.516 (family income and composition; regular and interim examinations); (iii) Section 982.517 of this title (utility allowance schedule), except that 24 CFR 982.517(d) does not apply. (8) In subpart M of part 982: (i) Sections 982.603, 982.607, 982.611, 982.613(c)(2), 982.619(a), (b)(1), (b)(4), (c); and (ii) Provisions concerning shared housing (§ 982.615 through § 982.618), manufactured home space rental (§ 982.622 through § 982.624), and the homeownership option (§ 982.625 through § 982.641).
Section 983.2 establishes that the tenant-based voucher rules in 24 CFR Part 982 serve as the foundational framework for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program, but with important carve-outs. Broad categories of Part 982 provisions — such as those governing voucher issuance, portability, and certain special housing types like shared housing and manufactured home space rental — do not carry over to PBV. Additionally, a detailed list of specific subsections within Part 982 are explicitly excluded, while a handful of others (such as rules on owner termination of tenancy, absence from unit, and live-in aides) apply to PBV but may be superseded by PBV-specific provisions where conflicts arise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 983.2, operators participating in the PBV program generally look to Part 982 as a baseline but must account for the specific exclusions and modifications it identifies. Compliant PBV operators familiarize themselves with which Part 982 subparts and sections are carved out — particularly around housing quality standards, subsidy contracts, and rent calculations — and apply the PBV-specific rules in Part 983 where they govern. Reviewing both Part 982 and Part 983 together is a standard practice for ensuring that property management procedures align with the applicable regulatory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in a Project-Based Voucher unit, § 983.2 means that many — but not all — of the protections and procedures found in the tenant-based voucher rules of Part 982 still apply to their housing situation. Key provisions such as rules on owner termination of tenancy and absence from the unit carry over to PBV, though the PBV-specific rules in Part 983 take precedence when there is a conflict. Tenants who believe a housing provider is not following the applicable rules may raise the issue with their local Public Housing Authority or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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