[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 24, Volume 4]

[Revised as of April 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 24CFR904.203]



[Page 336-337]

 

                 TITLE 24--HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

 

CHAPTER IX--OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING, 

               DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

 

PART 904_LOW RENT HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES--Table of Contents

 

             Subpart C_Homeownership Counseling and Training

 

Sec.  904.203  Planning.



    (a) The counseling and training program shall be flexible and 

responsive to the needs of each prospective homebuyer. While many 

subjects lend themselves to group sessions, consideration shall be given 

to individual counseling. Individuals should not be required to attend 

training classes on subject matter they are familiar with unless they 

can actively participate in the instruction process.

    (b) The program may be provided by contract with an outside 

organization, or by the LHA staff, in either case with voluntary 

involvement and assistance of groups and individuals within the 

community. It is essential that the training entity be completely 

knowledgeable and supportive of the entire



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Homeownership Opportunity Program. It may be recognized that most of the 

objectives stated require specialized instructional skill and content 

knowledge. There shall be recognition of the differences in 

communication and in value systems, and an understanding and respect for 

past experience of the individual. Maximum possible use shall be made of 

indigenous trainers to insure good communication and rapport. Special 

attention shall be directed to the needs of working members of the 

family for counseling and training sessions to be held where and during 

the time they can attend. Where the services of outside contractors are 

utilized, there shall be a close working relationship with the LHA and a 

program for phasing in LHA staff who will have the on-going 

responsibility for the program. The value of local agencies, educational 

institutions, etc., for implementing the program rather than an outside 

firm shall be carefully considered since the continuing presence of such 

agencies and institutions in the community can often develop into an on-

going resource beyond the contract period.

    (c) In planning a homeownership counseling and training program, 

whether self-administered or contracted, the LHA shall consult with HUD 

for advice and information on programs, qualified contractors, local 

resources, reasonable costs, and other similar matters.

    (d) Where the program is to be contracted to an outside group, 

proposals shall be secured either by public advertising or by sending 

requests for proposals to a number of competent public or private 

organizations.

    (e) In areas where there are large concentrations of homebuyers who 

do not read, write, or understand English fluently, the native language 

of the people shall be used. If feasible all instructional materials 

shall be in both languages.