D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A2210
The Department or its designee shall recertify the eligibility status of each consumer receiving a Home First Subsidy at least annually, or whenever there is a change in the consumer's eligibility status, including change in income.
The annual re-certification date shall be the anniversary date of the first day of the month in which the eligible consumer began receiving a Home First Subsidy.
The Department or its designee will also examine and re-determine the eligibility status and annual income of a consumer as necessary, such as if a consumer has a change in income or in household composition prior to his or her annual re-certification date.
The Department or its designee will examine and re-determine the Home First Subsidy payment when an increase in the rent has been proposed by the landlord and approved by the Department.
The Department shall send written notice of the re-certification requirement and the required documentation and information and an appointment date and time for re-certification, to each eligible consumer who is receiving a Home First Subsidy through his or her CSA, at least ninety (90) calendar days before the annual re-certification date.
If the consumer fails to appear for the first appointment, a second appointment will be scheduled within the ninety (90) day period. If the consumer fails to appear for the second scheduled appointment, absent good cause, the Home First Subsidy may be terminated in accordance with Subsection 2216.
Each consumer shall complete written authorizations to allow the Department to obtain information necessary to verify continuing eligibility for the Home First Subsidy.
The Department shall continue providing Home First Subsidy payments during the re-certification process.
If the re-certification process is not completed within ninety (90) calendar days of the re-certification date due to a delay caused by an eligible consumer, the Department will notify the consumer that the Home First Subsidy will be terminated in thirty (30) days unless the re-certification process is completed before that time.
If a consumer is receiving a Home First Subsidy and the Department moves to terminate the subsidy, the Department shall provide an eligible consumer, his or her CSA and any authorized representative, written notice of the proposed termination. An eligible consumer may appeal the proposed termination pursuant to Section 2216.
The Department shall provide written notification to each consumer, his or her CSA and any authorized representative if the consumer's Home First Subsidy supported housing subsidy is terminated as a result of the annual re-certification. A consumer may appeal termination of a subsidy pursuant to Section 2218.
A re-certification that results in decrease in the amount of the Home First Subsidy (if applicable) shall be effective thirty (30) calendar days after written notice is provided to an eligible consumer. The Department shall provide written notification to each consumer, his or her CSA and any authorized representative, if the consumer's Home First Subsidy is decreased as a result of the re-certification. The eligible consumer may appeal the reduction in the amount of the supported housing subsidy pursuant to Section 2218.
A re-certification that results in an increase in the amount of the Home First Subsidy (if applicable) shall be effective the first day of the month following the completion of the re-certification process. The Department shall provide written notification to each consumer, his or her CSA and any authorized representative, if the consumer's supported housing subsidy is increased as a result of the any re-certification.
The Department may pursue all remedies against a consumer including recoupment and referral to the appropriate authorities for civil or criminal prosecution if it is determined that a consumer has concealed income or otherwise knowingly violated the certification requirements for the Home First subsidy or other supported housing programs.
Consumers receiving supported housing subsidies from another source are required to comply with the recertification requirements of that program.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A2210