# 7 C.F.R. § 3550.8 (2026): Exception authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3550_S3550_8

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 3550.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** Exception authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Chapter XXXV: RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / Part 3550: DIRECT SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING LOANS AND GRANTS / Subpart A: General / § 3550.8: § 3550.8   Exception authority.

## Text

An RHS official may request, and the Administrator or designee may make, an exception to any requirement or provision of this part or address any omission of this part that is consistent with the applicable statute if the Administrator determines that application of the requirement or provision, or failure to take action in the case of an omission, would adversely affect the Government's interest.

## Nearby sections

- [7 C.F.R. § 3550.1 (2026) § 3550.1   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3550_S3550_1.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3550.2 (2026) § 3550.2   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3550_S3550_2.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3550.3 (2026) § 3550.3   Civil rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3550_S3550_3.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3550.4 (2026) § 3550.4   Reviews and appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3550_S3550_4.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3550.5 (2026) § 3550.5   Environmental requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3550_S3550_5.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3550.6 (2026) § 3550.6   State law or State supplement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3550_S3550_6.md)
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- [7 C.F.R. § 3550.8 (2026) § 3550.8   Exception authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3550_S3550_8.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3550.9 (2026) § 3550.9   Conflict of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3550_S3550_9.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3550.10 (2026) § 3550.10   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3550_S3550_10.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3550.11 (2026) § 3550.11   State Director assessment of homeownership education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3550_S3550_11.md)
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