# 45 C.F.R. § 30.17 (2026): Collection in installments

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_17

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 30.17 (2026)
- **Heading:** Collection in installments
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Part 30: CLAIMS COLLECTION / Subpart B: Standards for the Administrative Collection of Debts / § 30.17: § 30.17   Collection in installments.

## Text

(a) Whenever feasible, the total amount of a debt shall be collected in one lump sum payment. If a debtor is financially unable to pay a debt in one lump sum, either by funds or administrative offset, the Secretary may accept payment in regular installments. The Secretary will obtain financial statements from debtors who represent that they are unable to pay in one lump sum and independently verify such representations as described in § 30.22(a)(1).
(b)(1) When the Secretary agrees to accept payments in regular installments, a legally enforceable written agreement should be obtained from the debtor that specifies all the terms and conditions of the agreement, and that includes a provision accelerating the debt in the event of a default.
(2) The size and frequency of the payments should reasonably relate to the size of the debt and the debtor's ability to pay. Whenever feasible, the installment agreement will provide for full payment of the debt, including interest and charges, in three years or less.
(3) In appropriate cases, the agreement should include a provision identifying security obtained from the debtor for the deferred payments.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 30.10 (2026) § 30.10   Collection activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_10.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.11 (2026) § 30.11   Demand for payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_11.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.12 (2026) § 30.12   Administrative offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_12.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.13 (2026) § 30.13   Debt reporting and use of credit reporting agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_13.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.14 (2026) § 30.14   Contracting with private collection contractors and with entities that locate and recover unclaimed assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_14.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.15 (2026) § 30.15   Suspension or revocation of eligibility for loans and loan guarantees, licenses, permits, or privileges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_15.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.16 (2026) § 30.16   Liquidation of collateral.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_16.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.17 (2026) § 30.17   Collection in installments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_17.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.18 (2026) § 30.18   Interest, penalties, and administrative costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_18.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.19 (2026) § 30.19   Review of cost effectiveness of collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_19.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.20 (2026) § 30.20   Taxpayer information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_20.md)

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