D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5713

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 14-5713 - BRIEFING PACKET

5713.1

Docume nts and information provided in the briefing packet shall include the following:

(a) 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;

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

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

(d) A statement of DCHA policy on providing information about families to RAD Covered Project owners;

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

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

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

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

(i) Notice that if the Family includes a person with disabilities, the Family may request a list of available accessible units available in the RAD Project-Based Program;

(j) The Family Obligations under the Program;

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

(l) RAD Project-Based informal hearing procedures including when DCHA and the owner of the RAD Covered Project are required to offer a Family the opportunity for an informal hearing, and how to request a hearing;

(m) 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. 14-5713

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 12956 (12/22/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 6831 (6/7/2019)