Rent and utility allowance changes need Agency written approval, a 20-day tenant comment period and 30 days notice

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A borrower must not change a rent or a utility allowance without first submitting a fully documented request to Rural Development and obtaining written consent or approval. At the same time the request goes to the Agency the borrower must deliver notice of the proposed change to each tenant and post at least one copy at the housing project in a visible location; tenants then have 20 calendar days to comment to the Agency. If the Agency approves, tenants must be notified of the change at least 30 calendar days before it takes effect. A borrower that implements an unauthorized change is required to roll rents back to the last authorized charge and to reimburse tenants for any unauthorized rent collected.

Confidence

high

Effective from

2005-01-01

Last reviewed

2026-08-30