D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 14. HOUSING |
Chapter 14-92. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER/HOME OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HCV/HOAP) |
Section 14-9213. MAINTENANCE RESERVE
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9213.1The purchaser shall establish and maintain a maintenance reserve at all times.
9213.2This fund is for home maintenance and repairs, and should be established and increased at regular intervals to ensure the availability of funds when needed.
9213.3The HCV/HOAP or the counseling designee shall make recommendations on an amount that would build a sufficient reserve over a two to three year period.
9213.4The reserve amount shall be kept in a bank or financial institution that provides periodic statements.
9213.5Purchasers who fail to establish a maintenance reserve account, which shall be verified periodically, by the HCV/HOAP or the counseling designee, shall be required to attend individual counseling sessions and instructed to establish one.