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PART 983—PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER (PBV) PROGRAM›Subpart E—Housing Assistance Payments Contract

§ 983.202 Purpose of HAP contract.

24 C.F.R. Part 983 — Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program · 2026 edition · updated 2026-07-29 · United States

(a) Requirement. The PHA must enter into a HAP contract with the owner. Except as provided in this paragraph, a HAP contract shall cover a single project. If multiple projects exist, each project shall be covered by a separate HAP contract. However, a PHA and owner may agree to place multiple projects, each consisting of a single-family building, under one HAP contract. The HAP contract must be in such form as may be prescribed by HUD.

(b) Purpose of HAP contract. (1) The purpose of the HAP contract is to provide housing assistance payments for eligible families.

(2) The PHA makes housing assistance payments to the owner in accordance with the HAP contract. Housing assistance is paid for contract units leased and occupied by eligible families during the HAP contract term.

[70 FR 59913, Oct. 13, 2005, as amended at 79 FR 36167, June 25, 2014; 89 FR 38324, May 7, 2024]

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▸ Contents — 24 C.F.R. Part 983 — Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program
24 C.F.R. Part 983 — Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program
  1. 24 C.F.R. Part 983 — Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program
  2. ▸ PART 983—PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER (PBV) PROGRAM
    Overview
    1. Subpart A—General
    2. Subpart B—Selection of PBV Proposals and Projects
    3. Subpart C—Dwelling Units
    4. Subpart D—Requirements for Rehabilitated and Newly Constructed…
    5. ▸ Subpart E—Housing Assistance Payments Contract
      Overview
      1. § 983.201 Applicability.
      2. § 983.202 Purpose of HAP contract.
      3. § 983.203 HAP contract information.
      4. § 983.204 Execution of HAP Contract or PHA-owned Certification.
      5. § 983.205 Term of HAP contract.
      6. § 983.206 Contract termination or expiration and statutory not…
      7. § 983.207 HAP contract amendments (to add or substitute contra…
      8. § 983.208 Condition of contract units.
      9. § 983.209 Owner responsibilities.
      10. § 983.210 Owner certification.
      11. § 983.211 Removal of unit from HAP contract based on a family'…
      12. § 983.212 Substantial improvement to units under a HAP contract.
    6. Subpart F—Occupancy
    7. Subpart G—Rent to Owner
    8. Subpart H—Payment to Owner

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