Minimum Standards for Permanent Housing Clause Samples
The Minimum Standards for Permanent Housing clause establishes the baseline requirements that any permanent housing provided under the agreement must meet. Typically, this includes specifications regarding safety, habitability, accessibility, and compliance with local building codes or regulations. For example, the clause may require that all units have functioning utilities, meet health and safety standards, and are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Its core function is to ensure that all housing offered is safe, livable, and legally compliant, thereby protecting occupants and reducing the risk of substandard accommodations.
Minimum Standards for Permanent Housing. The recipient or subrecipient [agencies utilizing ESG funding] cannot use ESG funds to help a program participant remain or move into housing that does not meet the minimum habitability standards provided in this paragraph (c). The recipient may also establish standards that exceed or add to these minimum standards.
Minimum Standards for Permanent Housing. The Subrecipient cannot use ESG funds to help a program participant remain or move into housing that does not meet the minimum habitability standards provided in 24 CFR § 576.403 (c)(1-10).
Minimum Standards for Permanent Housing. ESG-CV funds may not be used to assist a household in remaining in or moving into housing that does not meet the minimum habitability standards provided in Appendix C. This restriction applies to all activities under Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing components, including rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services. If a households is provided homelessness prevention assistance to stay in current housing, the housing must be inspected and found to meet the minimum habitability standards before the grantee incurs ESG-CV costs for any of the following: Providing any service to the household; Entering into a rental assistance agreement; or Making any payment on behalf of the program participant (e.g., rental or utility arrears, rental or utility payments, etc.)
Minimum Standards for Permanent Housing. The Project Sponsor cannot use HOPWA funds to help a program participant remain or move into housing that does not meet the minimum habitability standards provided in §574.310(b).