# 24 C.F.R. § 246.6 (2026): Initiation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 24 C.F.R. § 246.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** Initiation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 24 CFR: Housing and Urban Development / Chapter II: OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HOUSING—FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT / Part 246: LOCAL RENT CONTROL / Subpart B: Unsubsidized Insured Projects / § 246.6: § 246.6   Initiation.

## Text

When a mortgagor determines that the permitted increase in rents as prescribed by the board will not provide a rent level necessary to maintain and operate adequately the project, and the mortgagor elects to request preemption under this subpart, it shall:
(a) File an application for whatever relief or redetermination is permitted under the State or local law and;
(b) Notify: (1) The tenants in accordance with § 246.7 of this subpart, (2) the appropriate HUD office pursuant to § 246.8, and (3) the board of the mortgagor's intention to file a request for preemption of local rent control regulation pursuant to the provisions of regulations in this subpart. This action may be taken if either the board's written decision is unacceptable to the mortgagor or no written decision is received from the board within 30 days of the mortgagor's request under paragraph (a) of this section.

## Nearby sections

- [24 C.F.R. § 246.4 (2026) § 246.4   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_4.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.5 (2026) § 246.5   Rental charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_5.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.6 (2026) § 246.6   Initiation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_6.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.7 (2026) § 246.7   Notice to tenants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_7.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.8 (2026) § 246.8   Materials to be submitted to HUD in support of preemption request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_8.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.9 (2026) § 246.9   Request for preemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_9.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.10 (2026) § 246.10   HUD procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_10.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.11 (2026) § 246.11   Notification of action on preemption request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_11.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.12 (2026) § 246.12   Preemption of prospective term of lease.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_12.md)

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