# 25 CFR § 256.9: When do I qualify for Category B assistance?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 256.9
- **Heading:** When do I qualify for Category B assistance?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER K—HOUSING > PART 256—HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HIP) > Subpart B—Determining Eligibility

## Text

You qualify for renovation assistance under Category B if you meet all of the following criteria:
(a) Your servicing housing office determines that it is cost effective to renovate the house.
(b) You occupy and own the house.
(c) Your servicing housing office determines that the renovation will bring the house to standard housing condition according to all applicable building codes.
(d) You sign a written agreement stating that, if you sell the house before satisfaction of the Payback Agreement you will be required to repay the tribe, tribal organization that administers the HIP, or BIA the remaining balance according to the terms of the Payback Agreement:
(1) The grant under this part will be voided; and
(2) At the time of settlement of the sale of the house, you will repay the tribe or tribal organization that operates the HIP or BIA the full cost of all renovations made under this part.

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 256.1 § 256.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.2 § 256.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.3 § 256.3 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.4 § 256.4 Information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.4.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.5 § 256.5 What is the Housing Improvement Program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.5.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.6 § 256.6 Am I eligible for the Housing Improvement Program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.6.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.7 § 256.7 What housing services are available?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.7.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.8 § 256.8 When do I qualify for Category A assistance?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.8.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.9 § 256.9 When do I qualify for Category B assistance?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.9.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.10 § 256.10 When do I qualify for Category C assistance?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.10.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.11 § 256.11 When do I qualify for Category D assistance?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.11.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.12 § 256.12 Who administers the program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.12.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.13 § 256.13 How do I apply for the Housing Improvement Program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.13.md)
- [25 CFR § 256.14 § 256.14 How is my application processed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-256.14.md)

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