D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5204

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 14-5204 - BRIEFING PACKET

5204.1

Documents and information provided in the briefing packet shall include the following:

(a) The term of the Voucher and DCHA's policies on any extensions of the term;

(b) A description of the method used to calculate the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) for a Family, including:

(1) How DCHA determines the payment standard for a Family;

(2) How DCHA determines Total Tenant Payment (TTP) for a Family; and

(3) Information on the payment standard and utility allowance schedule;

(c) An explanation of how DCHA determines the maximum allowable rent for an assisted unit;

(d) Where the Family may lease a unit;

(e) The HUD-required Lease Addendum which shall be included in the lease.

(f) The form the Family shall use to request approval of tenancy, and a description of the procedure for requesting approval for a tenancy;

(g) A statement of DCHA policy on providing information about families to prospective owners;

(h) DCHA subsidy standards including when and how exceptions are made;

(i) The HUD brochure on how to select a unit;

(j) The HUD pamphlet on lead-based paint entitled Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home;

(k) Information on federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws and a copy of the housing discrimination complaint form;

(l) Information on an applicant or participant's rights under VAWA, including the right to confidentiality and the exceptions;

(m) Information on how to access a web based list of landlords willing to lease to assisted families and other resources to assist with housing search;

(n) Notice that if the Family includes a person with disabilities, the Family may request a list of available accessible units known to DCHA;

(o) The Family Obligations under the Program;

(p) The grounds on which DCHA may terminate assistance for a Family because of Family action or failure to act;

(q) DCHA informal hearing procedures including when DCHA is required to offer a Family the opportunity for an informal hearing and how to request a hearing;

(r) Maps showing areas with housing opportunities outside areas of poverty or minority concentration, both within the District of Columbia and in its neighboring jurisdictions;

(s) Information about the characteristics of areas outside of poverty or minority concentration, including job opportunities, schools, transportation, and other services;

(t) An explanation of how portability works, including a list of portability contact persons for neighboring PHA's including names, addresses, and telephone numbers; and

(u) The publication Things You Should Know (HUD-1140-OIG) that explains the types of actions a Family shall avoid and the penalties for program abuse.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5204

Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 7875, 7877 (June 29, 2012)

Authority: Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 6-203 (2008 Repl.)