# 24 C.F.R. § 581.7 (2026): Determination of availability for suitable properties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 24 C.F.R. § 581.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Determination of availability for suitable properties
- **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 V: OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT / Part 581: USE OF FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS / § 581.7: § 581.7   Determination of availability for suitable properties.

## Text

Within 45 days after receipt of notification from HUD pursuant to § 581.4(a) that a property has been determined to be suitable, each landholding agency or GSA must transmit to HUD a statement of one of the following:
(a) In the case of unutilized or underutilized property—
(1) An intention to declare the property excess;
(2) An intention to make the property available for use to assist the homeless; or
(3) The reasons why the property cannot be declared excess or made available for use to assist the homeless. The reasons given must be different from those listed as suitability criteria in § 581.6.
(b) In the case of excess property which has been reported to GSA—
(1) A statement that there is no compelling Federal need for the property, and, therefore, the property will be determined surplus; or
(2) A statement that there is a further and compelling Federal need for the property (including a full explanation of such need) and therefore, the property is not presently available for use to assist the homeless.
[89 FR 89881, Nov. 13, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [24 C.F.R. § 581.1 (2026) § 581.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_1.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.2 (2026) § 581.2   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_2.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.3 (2026) § 581.3   Collecting the information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_3.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.4 (2026) § 581.4   Suitability determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_4.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.5 (2026) § 581.5   Real property reported excess to GSA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_5.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.6 (2026) § 581.6   Suitability criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_6.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.7 (2026) § 581.7   Determination of availability for suitable properties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_7.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.8 (2026) § 581.8   Public notice of determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_8.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.9 (2026) § 581.9   General policies of HHS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_9.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.10 (2026) § 581.10   Expression of interest process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_10.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.11 (2026) § 581.11   Application process and requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_11.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.12 (2026) § 581.12   Action on approved applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_12.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.13 (2026) § 581.13   Waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_13.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 581.14 (2026) § 581.14   Surplus property transfer documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P581_S581_14.md)

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