source:
  type: guide
  id: hud-4000-1-v-b-suspension
  authority: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part V — b. Suspension
    (09/14/2015)
  description: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part V — b. Suspension
    (09/14/2015).
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
- id: hud-4000-1-v-b-suspension-full
  canonical_id: hud-4000-1-v-b-suspension-full
  section: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part V — b. Suspension
    (09/14/2015)
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - fha
  - hud-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part V — b. Suspension
      (09/14/2015)
    source_class: hud-handbook
    source_url: https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/single-family-handbook-4000-1
    snapshot_id: 8c03836f77f317e1
    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T00:28:40Z'
    content_hash: sha256:411430f29b13f9b54a2ebb0e6f6e7087ecd2b90d0da22eb0c8c792eaa2d7d0df
    paragraph_quote: 'b. Suspension (09/14/2015) Violations of statutes or serious
      or repeated violations of FHA requirements may lead to the suspension of an
      individual or other FHA program participant. i. Definition Suspension is a government-wide
      action that temporarily renders an individual ineligible to participate in most
      federal government programs pending the completion of an investigation or legal
      proceedings. ii. Cause FHA may suspend an individual for the reasons listed
      in 2 CFR § 180.700, including: • the existence of an indictment for, or other
      adequate evidence to suspect, an offense listed under 2 CFR § 180.800(a); or
      • the existence of adequate evidence to suspect any other cause for debarment
      listed under 2 CFR § 180.800(b)–(d); and • a determination made by the suspending
      official that immediate action is necessary to protect the public interest.
      iii. Effective Date A suspension is effective when the suspending official signs
      the decision to suspend. V. QUALITY CONTROL, OVERSIGHT, AND COMPLIANCE E. Enforcement
      5. Actions and Sanctions Against Individuals and Other Program Participants
      Handbook 4000.1 1750 Last Revised: 11/26/2025 iv. Duration If legal or debarment
      proceedings are initiated at the time of, or during a suspension, the suspension
      may continue until the conclusion of those proceedings. If proceedings are not
      initiated, a suspension may not exceed 12 months. The suspending official may
      extend the 12-month limit for an additional six months under limited circumstances
      described in 2 CFR § 180.760. In no event may a suspension exceed 18 months
      without initiating legal or debarment proceedings. v. Processing and Appeals
      An individual may appeal a proposed suspension by providing the suspending official
      with information in opposition to the suspension within 30 Days of receipt of
      the notice of suspension. Information may be provided orally or in writing;
      important information provided orally must also be submitted in writing for
      the official record. Suspension processing and appeal procedures are set forth
      in 2 CFR §§ 180.700–180.760.'
  judgment: false
