Occupancy

(a) A displaced tenant or homeowner "occupies" a dwelling within the meaning of this subpart only if the dwelling is his permanent place of residence. (b) If a tenant or homeowner contracts for the construction or rehabilitation of a replacement dwelling, and for reasons not within his control the construction or rehabilitation is delayed beyond the date occupancy is required, the agency concerned may extend the period of eligibility for a replacement housing payment until the tenant or homeowner occupies the replacement dwelling.