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HUD Publishes PIH Notice 24-36: Procedures for Requesting Approval to Develop Public Housing Units to be Offered to Families with Children in a High-Rise Elevator Structure
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- On: 12/03/2024 16:25:02
- In: PIH Notices
This notice provides guidance to PHAs proposing high-rise developments on how to demonstrate to HUD that developing general occupancy units to be offered to families with children in a high-rise elevator structure is the only practical development alternative.
| Special Attention of: Public Housing Agencies and Related Interests |
Notice PIH 2024-36 Issued: November 27, 2024 Expires: This notice remains in effect until amended, superseded or rescinded. Cross References: 24 C.F.R. 905.312(b)(5) |
SUBJECT: Procedures for Requesting Approval to Develop Public Housing Units to be Offered to Families with Children in a High-Rise Elevator Structure
1. Purpose
Since October 12, 1977, section 6(a) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (1937 Housing Act) (42 USC 1437d) and HUD's implementing regulations have stated that “except in the case of housing predominately for elderly or disabled families, high-rise elevator projects shall not be provided for families with children unless the Secretary makes a determination that there is no practical alternative.” The purpose of this Notice is to provide guidance to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) proposing high-rise developments on how to demonstrate to HUD that developing general occupancy units to be offered to families with children in a high-rise elevator structure is the only practical development alternative.
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