D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A2216

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Rule 22-A2216 - TERMINATION OF ASSISTANCE

2216.1

If 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.

2216.2

The 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.

2216.3

The 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.

2216.4

Termination of the subsidy is effective no later than the first of the month following the consumer's death.

2216.5

If the Department suspects fraud, it will refer the case to the proper authorities for investigation.

2216.6

If 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.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A2216

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 6479 (May 3, 2013)

Authority: Sections 104 and 105 of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.04 and 7-1131.05 (2008 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)).