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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 14. HOUSING |
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Chapter 14-20. TENANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DESIGNATED USING UNIT PROGRAM |
Section 14-2004. RENTS FOR HOUSING UNITS RECEIVING SUBSIDY ALLOCATIONS
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2004.1The Payment Standard applied to housing units receiving allocations shall be as follows:
(a)One hundred percent (100%) of the applicable Payment Standard Schedule for units where no rehabilitation work is anticipated;
(b)Up to one hundred percent (100%) of the payment applicable for newly constructed or rehabilitated housing for units where construction or rehabilitation work is anticipated or has occurred within the last twelve (12) months. The percentage of the payment standard allowed shall be consistent with an amount determined by DCHA to be reasonable; or
(c)A higher amount, not to exceed the Fair Market Rents set forth in § 1906.1, where the Director of DCHA determines that construction or rehabilitation is not feasible within the limits of subsection 2004.1(b).
2004.2Subsequent increases in rent levels, after initial occupancy, shall be established as follows:
(a)For units subject to the District’s rent stabilization law, periodic increases shall be allowed in accordance with § 1916.5; or
(b)For properties not subject to the District’s rent stabilization law, rent increases shall be the lesser of the following:
(1)The percentage increase in any revised Payment Standard Schedule, by appropriate unit size, shall be applied to the previous rent level approved; or
(2)The amount allowed under a rent regulatory agreement pursuant to another assistance program of the District government.
2004.3If the amount allowed under § 2004.2(b) is not sufficient to meet reasonable costs of the housing provider, a request may be made for approval of a higher rent level for payment calculations based on documented costs satisfactory to DCHA.
2004.4The schedule of allowances for Tenant Paid Utilities in units receiving allocations shall be the same as the schedule of allowances for similar properties.