 |
D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
 |
Title 14. HOUSING |
|
Chapter 14-51. ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS AND INITIAL FAMILY COMPOSITION |
Section 14-5101. FAMILY COMPOSITION CHANGES PRIOR TO VOUCHER ISSUANCE
-
5101.1DCHA shall only consider an applicant Family’s request to add an adult to the Family composition under the following circumstances:
(a) Marriage;
(b) If the adult is to be added as a live-in aide; or
(c) As a reasonable accommodation.
5101.2DCHA shall only consider an applicant Family’s request to add a Family member if one (1) of the following documents is provided for verification:
(a) Birth certificate;
(b) Marriage certificate or record of domestic partnership;
(c) Approved reasonable accommodation request;
(d) Court order (guardianship, foster care, custodial agreements); or
(e) Adoption order.
5101.3When an applicant Family on the HCVP waiting list breaks up into two otherwise eligible families, only one of the families may retain the original application date. Other Family members may make a new application with a new application date if the waiting list is open.
5101.4DCHA shall determine which applicant Family retains their placement on the waiting list on a case by case basis, taking into consideration several factors, including but not limited to:
(a) The Head of Household listed on the original application;
(b) If a court determines the disposition of property between members of the applicant Family in a divorce or separation under a settlement or judicial decree, DCHA is bound by the court's determination of which Family members maintains its position on the waiting list;
(c) The interest of any minor children, including custody arrangements;
(d) The interest of any ill, elderly, or disabled Family members; and
(e) Any possible risks to Family members as a result of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, or criminal activity.
5101.5DCHA shall retain appropriate supporting documentation in the applicant Family’s file as to why the decision was made.
5101.6If the Head of Household on the original application does not retain their placement on the waiting list they shall be informed in writing of the decision and their rights under chapter 89 of this title of the DCMR.