D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-6125
The waiting list guidelines for admission to the HCVP are found at § 6103 and are incorporated into the Administrative Plan by reference.
Applicants eligible for preferences shall be selected from the waiting lists in order of priority as set forth below:
DCHA shall give highest placement priority on the waiting list to Homeless applicant families as defined by D.C. Official Code § 4-751.01 (2008 Repl. & 2011 Supp.) who can demonstrate that they no longer have a place to live or are in jeopardy of losing their residence. The following types of documentation are acceptable to support the status of the Family as homeless:
DCHA shall give placement priority to referrals to DCHA from the Executive Office of the Mayor or designated District of Columbia agency of households who currently reside in substandard housing and units declared unfit for habitation. The aggregate number of outstanding vouchers authorized for use is set by the Board of Commissioners from time to time.
DCHA shall give placement priority to an applicant Family who is involuntarily displaced due to a disaster. The applicant Family shall provide documentation from a qualified person or agency regarding the disaster and the unit conditions.
DCHA shall give placement priority to an applicant Family who is involuntarily displaced due to federal, state, or local government action related to code enforcement or public improvement. The applicant Family shall provide documentation from the listed agency taking the relevant action.
DCHA shall give placement priority to an applicant Family who is involuntarily displaced due to action by an owner or landlord beyond the Family's control. The applicant Family shall provide the notice from the landlord or owner on actions or notice to vacate said property. Examples include:
DCHA shall give placement priority to an applicant Family who is involuntarily displaced due to Domestic Violence. The applicant Family shall provide documentation from a social worker, police officer, shelter, or other qualified source regarding the incident or incidences of domestic violence and current housing arrangements for the applicant Family.
DCHA shall give placement priority to an applicant Family who is claiming that its current rent is creating a financial burden. The applicant Family shall provide DCHA with its current lease agreement, current utilities paid by the applicant Family and a financial affidavit of current income.
Permanent Supportive Housing - HCVP Applicants are included under this preference if an applicant is referred to DCHA by an agency of the District of Columbia government as an individual or family in need of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and families with histories of homelessness. Up to three hundred sixty-two (362) vouchers are authorized for this purpose; provided however, to the extent any voucher issued under this provision is attrited, the number of vouchers authorized for this purpose shall be reduced and such voucher shall be returned to the DCHA HCVP inventory.
Long Term Care Housing Limited Local Preference - HCVP Applicants are included under this preference if an applicant is referred to DCHA by an agency of the District of Columbia government as a person in need of housing with added wrap-around health care and in-home and community based services. The applicants are either people with disabilities or the elderly who desire to maintain their independent living. Up to sixty- five (65) vouchers are authorized for this purpose; provided however, to the extent any voucher issued under this provision is attrited, the number of vouchers authorized for this purpose shall be reduced and such voucher shall be returned to the DCHA HCVP inventory.
Shelter System Relief- Limited Local Preference - Applicants are included under this preference if an applicant is referred to DCHA by District of Columbia Department of Human Services ("DHS") or some other District agency as designated by the Office of the Mayor as a homeless individual or family temporarily housed in a shelter and such applicant meets the DHS eligibility requirements in addition to the DCHA HCVP program requirements. Up to one hundred thirteen (113) vouchers are authorized for this purpose; provided however, to the extent any voucher issued under this provision is attrited, the number of vouchers authorized for this purpose shall be reduced and such voucher shall be returned to the DCHA HCVP inventory.
Limited Local Preference for Condemnation Vouchers. Applicants are included under this preference if the Family is an occupant in a designated property the District of Columbia government has identified to DCHA as targeted for condemnation due to an inability to meet District of Columbia housing codes. The aggregate number of outstanding vouchers authorized for use is set by the Board of Commissioners from time to time; provided however, to the extent any voucher issued under this provision is attrited, the number of vouchers authorized for this purpose shall be reduced and such voucher shall be returned to the DCHA HCVP inventory.
Limited Local Preference for DCHA Mandatory Transfers Based on Emergency Conditions or other Threat to Life, Health or Safety. Applicants are included under this preference if the applicant is a current public housing head of household living in a public housing unit where DCHA has determined such resident needs to be relocated pursuant to a mandatory transfer based on emergency conditions in the current unit, or other threat to life, safety or health of the current unit in accordance with 14 DCMR § 6401.1(a), and no other suitable public housing unit or DCHA-controlled Rental Assistance Demonstration unit is available as determined by DCHA.
Limited Local Preferences Regarding Project-Based Units.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-6125