2102.1The Department shall authorize loans to non-profit groups and entities for the purpose of defraying housing costs associated with four (4) or more recovering individuals who plan to reside together in a house.
2102.2The eligible group or entity shall be required to have a counseling session regarding the management of the self-help housing programs, its accounting, and mechanisms to be used to collect loan payments prior to receiving an approved loan.
2102.3The loan shall be used for the following purposes:
(c) Facility modification, i.e., minor renovations to convert the housing to accommodate group living;(d) Furniture necessary to make the dwelling livable, such as beds; and(e) Amenities which foster healthy group living, such as a dishwasher.2102.4Loans shall not be made for the following:
(a) Purchasing or leasing of recreational or leisure equipment or furnishings, such as televisions, video cassette recorders, video games, audio equipment, houseboats and lawn furniture.(b) Establishing residential treatment programs for substance abusers;(c) Repaying other loans which the group or entity may have obtained under these rules or other sources; and(d) Paying overdue rent costs or utility bills which are owed for established housing or other costs associated with established housing, whether or not occupied by the eligible group or entity applying for a loan under this program.2102.5All housing shall be located in the District of Columbia.
2102.6The housing shall accommodate at least four (4) individuals.
2102.7There is no limit on the number of loans which a group or entity may apply for and receive under this program.
2102.8Groups or entities which fail to repay or are late in repaying a previous loan are not eligible for a new loan.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-2102
Final Rulemaking published at 38 DCR 603 (January 18, 1991)