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PART 982—SECTION 8 TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE: HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM›Subpart G—Leasing a Unit

§ 982.316 Live-in aide.

24 C.F.R. Part 982 — Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance (Housing Choice Voucher Program) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-07-29 · United States

(a) A family that consists of one or more elderly, near-elderly or disabled persons may request that the PHA approve a live-in aide to reside in the unit and provide necessary supportive services for a family member who is a person with disabilities. The PHA must approve a live-in aide if needed as a reasonable accommodation in accordance with 24 CFR part 8 to make the program accessible to and usable by the family member with a disability. (See § 982.402(b)(6) concerning effect of live-in aide on family unit size.)

(b) At any time, the PHA may refuse to approve a particular person as a live-in aide, or may withdraw such approval, if:

(1) The person commits fraud, bribery or any other corrupt or criminal act in connection with any federal housing program;

(2) The person commits drug-related criminal activity or violent criminal activity; or

(3) The person currently owes rent or other amounts to the PHA or to another PHA in connection with Section 8 or public housing assistance under the 1937 Act.

[63 FR 23860, Apr. 30, 1998; 63 FR 31625, June 10, 1998]

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▸ Contents — 24 C.F.R. Part 982 — Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance (Housing Choice Voucher Program)
24 C.F.R. Part 982 — Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance (Housing Choice Voucher Program)
  1. 24 C.F.R. Part 982 — Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance (Housin…
  2. ▸ PART 982—SECTION 8 TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE: HOUSING CHOICE VOU…
    Overview
    1. Subpart A—General Information
    2. Subpart B—HUD Requirements and PHA Plan for Administration of …
    3. Subpart C—Funding and PHA Application for Funding
    4. Subpart D—Annual Contributions Contract and PHA Administration…
    5. Subpart E—Admission to Tenant-Based Program
    6. Subpart F [Reserved]
    7. ▸ Subpart G—Leasing a Unit
      Overview
      1. § 982.301 Information when family is selected.
      2. § 982.302 Issuance of voucher; Requesting PHA approval of assi…
      3. § 982.303 Term of voucher.
      4. § 982.304 Illegal discrimination: PHA assistance to family.
      5. § 982.305 PHA approval of assisted tenancy.
      6. § 982.306 PHA disapproval of owner.
      7. § 982.307 Tenant screening.
      8. § 982.308 Lease and tenancy.
      9. § 982.309 Term of assisted tenancy.
      10. § 982.310 Owner termination of tenancy.
      11. § 982.311 When assistance is paid.
      12. § 982.312 Absence from unit.
      13. § 982.313 Security deposit: Amounts owed by tenant.
      14. § 982.315 Family break-up.
      15. § 982.316 Live-in aide.
      16. § 982.317 Lease-purchase agreements.
    8. Subpart H—Where Family Can Live and Move
    9. Subpart I—Dwelling Unit: Housing Quality Standards, Subsidy St…
    10. Subpart J—Housing Assistance Payments Contract and Owner Respo…
    11. Subpart K—Rent and Housing Assistance Payment
    12. Subpart L—Family Obligations; Denial and Termination of Assist…
    13. Subpart M—Special Housing Types
    14. Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
    15. Congregate Housing
    16. Group Home
    17. Shared Housing
    18. Cooperative
    19. Manufactured Home
    20. Manufactured Home Space Rental
    21. Homeownership Option

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