D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 14-4904
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers are generally administered in accordance with the HCVP tenant-based rental assistance regulations set forth at 24 C.F.R. § 982, the DCMR, and this Administrative Plan.
To be HUD-VASH eligible, a family must include at least one homeless veteran. Section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C. § 1437f(o)(19) (2006) requires homeless veterans to have chronic mental illnesses or chronic substance use disorders with treatment of these disorders required as a condition of receipt of HUD-VASH assistance. This requirement shall be waived for the VASH program.
HUD has prescribed additional operating requirements for this program which DCHA shall follow. Those additional requirements can be found in Department of Housing and Urban Development, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Implementation of the HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program, Docket No. FR-5211-N-01.
Pursuant to the guidance issued by HUD, if DCHA recommends a VASH participant for termination, DCHA may first consult with the VASH participant's case manager prior to terminating to discuss the reasons for terminating and discuss whether termination can be avoided.
If HUD waives or specifies alternative requirements in connection with the VASH Program, DCHA shall incorporate these changes in the administration of the VASH Program where applicable.
Upon turnover, HUD-VASH vouchers shall be issued to eligible families as identified by the Veterans Affair Medical Center (VAMC).
If a HUD-VASH voucher participant no longer requires case management by VAMC, he or she may qualify to receive a voucher under the regular HCVP. DCHA has allotted a certain number of vouchers specifically for veterans in this situation.
VAMC shall be responsible for maintaining lists of eligible veterans requesting a voucher who do not qualify for case management.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 14-4904