D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7899
The terms and definitions in 29 DCMR §§ 2599 are incorporated by reference in this chapter.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following additional terms shall have the meanings ascribed:
Act - the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005, effective October 22, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-35; D.C. Official Code §§ 4-751.01et seq.).
Approved Budget Plan - a household's estimate of costs, revenue, and resources over a specified period, reflecting a reading of future financial conditions and goals. An approved budget plan serves also as a:
Authorized Representative - an individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age, who is acting on behalf of the applicant, and has sufficient knowledge of the applicant's circumstances to provide or obtain necessary information about the applicant, or a person who has legal authorization to act on behalf of the applicant.
Eligibility Provider - an organization that receives Family Re-Housing and Stabilization Program funds and is authorized to assess eligibility and administer Family Re-Housing and Stabilization Program services, including the payment of rental subsidies.
Family -
Housing Stability - the ability to pay housing costs with or without assistance from another source, including rent and utilities, or to secure other viable and secure housing options necessary to retain housing without FRSP assistance.
Individualized Housing Stabilization Plan - the self-sufficiency plan that the Family Re-Housing and Stabilization Program participant has entered into with the shelter, housing, District Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or other service provider that sets out the steps and goals necessary for the participant to achieve greater housing and economic self-sufficiency.
Longer-Term Housing Assistance Program - a program within the Continuum of Care that combines supportive services with permanent rental assistance.
Progressive Engagement - a strategy of starting off offering a small amount of assistance initially, and, after reassessment, adding more assistance if needed to help each household reach stability. This strategy uses the lightest touch possible for a household to be successful, knowing more assistance can be added later if needed.
Rapid Re-Housing - a supportive housing program that provides a homeless individual or family with financial assistance as a bridge to permanent housing, by providing some or all of a security deposit, first month's rent, short-term rental subsidy, and supportive services in order to help the recipient become self-sufficient. FRSP is a Rapid Re-Housing program.
Referring Provider - a Continuum of Care provider designated by Section 7803.2 as an approved referral source for applicants to FRSP.
Rent Burden - the share of a family's adjusted gross income that is paid towards rent and utilities
Rental Payment - a regular payment made by a tenant to an owner or landlord for the right to occupy or use property.
Security Deposit - a sum of money paid in advance that is required by the owner or landlord for leasing property as security against the tenant's inability to fulfill the lease or security to cover damage to the rental premises.
Service Provider - an organization that receives Family Re-Housing and Stabilization Program funds and is authorized to deliver Family ReHousing and Stabilization Program services.
Vendor - a provider of a service or product, including landlords.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7899