Iowa Admin. Code r. 265-41.10

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 265-41.10 - Requirements placed on recipients

(1)Participation by homeless individuals and families. To the maximum extent possible, SAF program recipients are required to involve, through employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted with SAF funds, in providing services assisted with SAF funds, and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted with SAF funds.

(2)Termination of assistance and grievance procedure. Recipients shall establish and implement a formal process to terminate assistance to individuals or families who violate program requirements. This process shall include a hearing that provides individuals a full opportunity to address issues of noncompliance.

(3)Data reporting system. Recipients shall participate in the HUD-approved HMIS adopted by IFA as required in the executed contract, unless the recipient qualifies as a domestic violence shelter, in which case the recipient shall participate in required data collection and reporting activities using a comparable database as defined by HUD.

(4)Ensuring confidentiality. Recipients shall develop and implement procedures to guarantee the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual to whom family violence prevention or treatment services are provided. In addition, the address or location of any family violence shelter shall not be disclosed to any person except with written authorization of the shelter director.

(5)Requirements for religious organizations. Recipients shall not engage in religious proselytizing or counseling using SAF funds, nor require attendance at religious services as a requirement or condition to receive assistance with SAF funds, nor limit services or give preference to persons seeking assistance with SAF funds on the basis of religion.

(6)Prohibition against involuntary family separation. If a shelter provides services to families with children under the age of 18, the age of a child under the age of 18 shall not be used as a basis for denying any family's admission to shelter.

(7)Lead-based paint. Recipients shall follow the federal rules for lead-based paint, including the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act ( 42 U.S.C. 4821-4846), the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. 4851-4856), and implementing regulations in 24 CFR Part 35, Subparts A, B, H, J, K, M, and R, which apply to all shelters occupied by program participants.

(8)Habitability standards. Recipients shall follow the federal rules for habitability, ensuring that shelters funded with SAF adhere to minimum habitability standards for being safe, sanitary, and adequately maintained, according to the regulations at CFR Part 576.403. Standards include considerations for the following:

(1) structure and materials,

(2) access,

(3) space and security,

(4) interior air quality,

(5) water supply,

(6) sanitary facilities,

(7) thermal environment,

(8) illumination and electricity,

(9) food preparation,

(10) sanitary conditions, and

(11) fire safety.

(9)Other requirements. IFA may, at its discretion, impose additional requirements on recipients, which will be described in the request for applications, the grant contract, or other guidance materials issued from time to time.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 265-41.10

ARC 9162B, lAB 10/20/10, effective 10/1/10; ARC 9281B, lAB 12/15/10, effective 1/19/11; ARC 9642B, lAB 7/27/11, effective 7/8/11; ARC 9828B, lAB 11/2/11, effective 12/7/11; ARC 0183C, lAB 6/27/12, effective 8/1/12

Amended by IAB July 9, 2014/Volume XXXVII, Number 1, effective 8/13/2014

Amended by IAB October 25, 2017/Volume XL, Number 9, effective 11/29/2017