# 7 C.F.R. § 1924.262 (2026): Handling complaints involving dwellings constructed by the self-help method

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## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 1924.262 (2026)
- **Heading:** Handling complaints involving dwellings constructed by the self-help method
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Chapter XVIII: RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE, AND RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / Part 1924: CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR / Subpart F: Complaints and Compensation for Construction Defects / § 1924.262: § 1924.262   Handling complaints involving dwellings constructed by the self-help method.

## Text

When a borrower whose dwelling was constructed by the self-help method complains about construction defects, Rural Development will determine whether the defect is the result of work performed by a contractor or work performed by the borrower under the guidance of the self-help group. Defects which are determined to be the responsibility of a contractor will be handled in accordance with § 1924.259 of this subpart. Defects determined to be the result of work performed by the borrower are not eligible for compensation under this subpart.

## Nearby sections

- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.251 (2026) § 1924.251   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_251.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.252 (2026) § 1924.252   Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_252.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.253 (2026) § 1924.253   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_253.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.258 (2026) § 1924.258   Notification of borrowers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_258.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.259 (2026) § 1924.259   Handling dwelling construction complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_259.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.260 (2026) § 1924.260   Handling manufactured housing (unit) construction complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_260.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.261 (2026) § 1924.261   Handling complaints involving dwellings covered by an independent or insured home warranty plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_261.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.262 (2026) § 1924.262   Handling complaints involving dwellings constructed by the self-help method.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_262.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.265 (2026) § 1924.265   Eligibility for compensation for construction defects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_265.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.266 (2026) § 1924.266   Purposes for which claims may be approved.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_266.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.271 (2026) § 1924.271   Processing applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_271.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.273 (2026) § 1924.273   Approval or disapproval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_273.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.274 (2026) § 1924.274   Final inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_274.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1924.276 (2026) § 1924.276   Action against contractor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1924_S1924_276.md)

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