# 41 C.F.R. § 102-71.165 (2026): General policies of HHS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P102_71_S102_71_165

## Section

- **Citation:** 41 C.F.R. § 102-71.165 (2026)
- **Heading:** General policies of HHS
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 41 CFR: Public Contracts and Property Management / Chapter 102: FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION / Part 102-71: 71—REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT / Subpart B: Use of Federal Real Property To Assist the Homeless / § 102-71.165: § 102-71.165   General policies of HHS.

## Text

(a) It is the policy of HHS to foster and assure maximum utilization of surplus property for homeless assistance purposes.
(b) Transfers may be made only to eligible organizations.
(c) Property will be requested for assignment only when HUD has made a final determination that the property is suitable for use to assist the homeless, GSA has determined it is available, and HHS has determined it is needed for homeless assistance purposes. The amount of real and related personal property to be transferred shall not exceed normal operating requirements of the applicant. Such property will not be requested for assignment unless it is needed at the time of application for homeless assistance purposes or will be so needed within the immediate or foreseeable future.
(d) Transfers by deed will be made only after the applicant's financial plan is approved and the applicant provides certification that the proposed program is permissible under all applicable State and local zoning restrictions, building codes, and similar limitations.
(e) In instances of noncompliance, transferees are provided an opportunity to cure the noncompliance pursuant to 45 CFR 12a.10.

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