# 45 C.F.R. § 12a.3 (2026): General policies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 12a.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** General policies
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Part 12a: USE OF FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS / § 12a.3: § 12a.3   General policies.

## 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 § 12a.10.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.1 (2026) § 12a.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_1.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.2 (2026) § 12a.2   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_2.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.3 (2026) § 12a.3   General policies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_3.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.4 (2026) § 12a.4   Expression of interest process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_4.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.5 (2026) § 12a.5   Application process and requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_5.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.6 (2026) § 12a.6   Action on approved applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_6.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.7 (2026) § 12a.7   Transfer documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_7.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.8 (2026) § 12a.8   Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and other related Acts (environmental impact).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_8.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.9 (2026) § 12a.9   No applications approved.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_9.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.10 (2026) § 12a.10   Utilization and enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_10.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.11 (2026) § 12a.11   Other uses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_11.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.12 (2026) § 12a.12   Abrogation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_12.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.13 (2026) § 12a.13   Compliance inspections and reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_13.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 12a.14 (2026) § 12a.14   No right of administrative review for agency decisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P12a_S12a_14.md)

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