D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7404

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

Rule 29-7404 - HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES

7404.1

After the individual has executed a rental lease agreement with the landlord of a housing unit, and moved into that unit, the individual enters the Housing Stabilization phase.

7404.2

Housing Stabilization Services help an individual sustain living in their own housing in the community. They include assisting the individual to:

(a) Identify and build on strengths that are important to maintain housing in the community;

(b) Obtain early identification of and intervention for behaviors that may jeopardize housing;

(c) Obtain education and training on the roles, rights and responsibilities of the tenant and landlord;

(d) Develop and maintain key relationships with the individual's landlord, with a goal of fostering successful tenancy;

(e) Resolve disputes with landlords and/or neighbors to reduce risk of eviction or other adverse action;

(f) Prepare a household budget;

(g) Enroll and obtain public benefits for which the individual is eligible for (e.g., SNAP benefits, Veterans Affairs benefits, etc.);

(h) Identify and leverage natural community supports (e.g., family, friends, recreational clubs, support groups, etc.);

(i) Learn independent living skills and activities of daily living (e.g., cooking, housekeeping, basic finances, shopping, etc.);

(j) Navigate the District's housing voucher recertification process;

(k) Review, update and modify their housing support and crisis plan on a regular basis to reflect current needs and address existing or recurring housing retention barriers;

(l) Advocate for and access community resources to prevent eviction; and

(m) Help re-locate to another housing unit, if warranted.

7404.3

Housing Stabilization Services also include assisting an individual to:

(a) Identify and access available community resources (e.g., food, toiletries, household supplies, or transportation assistance);

(b) Connect to employment, education, volunteering, and/or other community programming and resources (e.g., recreation centers, public libraries, recreational clubs, or support groups) to help prevent social isolation;

(c) Identify and leverage family, friends, recreational clubs, support groups, and other natural community supports that support the individual's tenancy; and

(d) Access somatic health, mental health, and substance use services, including assistance with:

(1) Requesting an assessment of long-term home and communitybased services and supports;

(2) Scheduling appointments, writing directions, or scheduling transportation; and

(3) Following up post appointment to ensure the individual understands their services and when their next appointments are scheduled.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7404

Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 6868 (6/7/2024)