Section 14-9303. AVAILABLE SUBSIDY LEVELS

 

9303.1Owners of existing units, and units to be substantially rehabilitated or newly constructed, are eligible to apply for Partnership Program subsidy for up to one hundred percent (100%) of the units in each property participating in the Partnership Program, or such lesser percentage as may be set by the DCHA Board of Commissioners for a particular development, housing assistance program or allocation of vouchers under 9302.3 above.

 

9303.2Partnership Program subsidy may be provided for up to one hundred percent (100%) of the units in a qualified property if the property is a single-family house or units that are specifically for households comprised of elderly families, disabled families, families receiving supportive services, to the extent permitted under federal funding restrictions, or as otherwise permitted by action of the DCHA Board of Commissioners. The maximum percentage available can be determined by contacting DCHA's Housing Choice Voucher Program.

 

9303.3The initial and subsequent rents paid under the Housing Assistance Payment Contract (Contract Rents) will be based upon an analysis of the reasonableness of the proposed rent in the neighborhood in which the property is located.

 

9303.3Contract Rents will not exceed the payment standard for the areas in which the property is located. In some neighborhoods this is as much as 120% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs) adjusted for bedroom size.

 

9303.5For Fiscal Year 2002, 2003, and 2004, FMRs will be based on the 50th percentile of rents in the Metropolitan Statistical Area. The current FMRs are available by contacting the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

 

9303.6DCHA may, after review by the Board of Commissioners, enter into a Housing Assistance Payment contract where the percentage of the total units to be subsidized exceeds 50% of the units, provided that the total operating subsidy is reasonable and necessary and not in excess of the funds necessary for the financial viability and proper operation of the property. Each unit and household occupying a voucher assisted unit is subject to Section 9312.7 as well as all other program requirements.

 

authority

The Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia Housing Authority, at its regular board meeting held April 14, 2004.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 5800 (June 21, 2002); as amended by Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 974 (January 23, 2004) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 5016 (May 14, 2004).