[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: 24CFR954.401]



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                 TITLE 24--HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

 

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

               DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

 

PART 954_INDIAN HOME PROGRAM--Table of Contents

 

                     Subpart D_Project Requirements

 

Sec.  954.401  Property standards.



    (a) Housing that is assisted with HOME funds, at a minimum, must 

meet the housing quality standards in Sec.  882.109 of this title. In 

addition, housing that is newly constructed or substantially 

rehabilitated with HOME funds must meet all applicable local codes, 

rehabilitation standards, ordinances, and zoning ordinances. The grantee 

must have written standards for rehabilitation. Newly constructed 

housing must meet the current edition of the Model Energy Code published 

by the Council of American Building Officials.

    (b) The following requirements apply to housing for homeownership 

that is to be rehabilitated after transfer of the ownership interest:

    (1) Before the transfer of the ownership interest, the grantee must:

    (i) Inspect the housing for any defects that pose a danger to 

health; and

    (ii) Notify the prospective purchaser of the work needed to cure the 

defects and the time by which defects must be cured and applicable 

property standards met.

    (2) The housing must be free from all noted health and safety 

defects before occupancy and not later than 6 months after the transfer 

for completion of the transitional housing tenancy period.

    (3) The housing must meet the applicable property standards (at a 

minimum, the housing quality standards in Sec.  882.109 of this title) 

not later than 2 years after transfer of the ownership interest.