D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 14-5321

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 14-5321 - HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS AND INSPECTIONS

5321.1

DCHA is required to inspect each unit receiving assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) to ensure that it is "decent, safe, and sanitary" according to Housing Quality Standards.

5321.2

DCHA may adopted additional local requirements of acceptability, defined in § 5324 and the local District of Columbia Housing Code.

5321.3

A unit must meet Housing Quality Standards to be eligible for a Housing Assistance Payment, both at initial lease- up and so long as the participant Family resides in the unit.

5321.4

DCHA shall perform four types of inspections:

(a) Initial;

(b) Annual;

(c) Complaint; and

(d) Quality Assurance.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 14-5321

Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 7890, 7904 (June 29, 2012); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 014165 (11/18/2016)

Authority: Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 6-203 (2008 Repl.)