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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-A. MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 22-A22. SUPPORTED HOUSING SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS |
Section 22-A2216. TERMINATION OF ASSISTANCE
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2216.1If a consumer is receiving a supported housing subsidy other than a Home First Subsidy pursuant to this chapter, the program owner of the subsidy will determine when and under what circumstances a consumer’s subsidy assistance may be terminated.
2216.2The Department may terminate a Home First Subsidy for any of the following reasons:
(a)The consumer no longer meets the Home First Subsidy eligibility requirements described in this chapter;
(b)The consumer was offered a Housing Choice Voucher Program voucher or other permanent housing assistance through any other federal or District program or private source that allows choice in where the consumer may live;
(c)The consumer was offered and accepted other permanent housing assistance through any other federal or District program or private source;
(d)The consumer failed to permit the CSA or other mental health provider to conduct an in-home visit to his or her housing unit as required for completing a Housing Safety/Quality Checklist and Home Visit Report;
(e) The consumer fraudulently misrepresents eligibility for assistance, annual income or other information, with the intention of obtaining unauthorized assistance;
(f) The consumer is absent from the unit, as set forth in Subsection 2214 or no longer resides in the unit, including situations in which the consumer relocates from his approved unit without prior approval from the Department;
(g)The consumer is evicted from an approved unit more than once while receiving a supported housing subsidy;
(h)The consumer voluntarily withdraws from the Home First Subsidy program; or
(i)The death of a consumer.
2216.3The Department shall provide a consumer written notice of Home First Subsidy termination, effective sixty (60) calendar days from the date the Department issues the notification. A consumer may appeal a written notice of termination pursuant to Section 2218, or file a grievance in accordance with 22-A DCMR, Chapter 3.
2216.4Termination of the subsidy is effective no later than the first of the month following the consumer’s death.
2216.5If the Department suspects fraud, it will refer the case to the proper authorities for investigation.
2216.6If a consumer’s Home First Subsidy is terminated, he or she may re-apply for the in accordance with Section 2205, and upon determination of eligibility will be placed on the waiting-list pursuant to Section 2206.