24 CFR 983.202 : Housing And Urban Development (§ 0.1 To Parts 4101-4199) — (§ 700.100 To Parts 1008-1699) — Regulations Relating To Housing And Urban Development (Continued) (§ 700.100 To Parts 1008-1699) — Office Of Assistant Secretary For Public And Indian Housing, Department Of Housing And Urban Development (Parts 900-901 To Parts 1008-1699) — Project-Based Voucher (Pbv) Program (§ 983.1 To § 983.354) — Housing Assistance Payments Contract (§ 983.201 To § 983.211) — Purpose of HAP contract.

(a) Requirement. The PHA must enter into a HAP contract with the owner. With the exception of single family scattered site projects, a HAP contract shall cover a single project. If multiple projects exist, each project shall be covered by a separate 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.