D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-2570

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 29-2570 - TARGETED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM - PURPOSE AND SCOPE

2570.1

The purpose of the Targeted Affordable Housing Program (TAH) is to combine rental assistance with supportive services to individuals and families who:

(a) Are chronically homeless or are at risk of chronic homelessness, as defined in Section 2(5A) and (6C) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 4-751.01(5A) and (6C)), or, in the case of a family, have a household member with a condition described in § 2571.1(c); and

(b) Do not require monthly case management engagement to remain stably housed.

2570.2

Participation in TAH is contingent upon referral through the District's Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement (CAHP) process and successful application for a rental subsidy through the Local Rent Supplement Program, as administered under Sections 26a and 26c of the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999, effective March 2, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-192; D.C. Official Code §§ 6-226 and 6-228).

2570.3

(a) TAH consists of a rental subsidy and supportive services for an unrestricted period of time.

(b) Supportive services may include light touch case management, outreach and engagement, assessment, unit identification assistance, application assistance, and referrals to community-based resources and services.

(c) For the purposes of Sections 2570 through 2573, "light touch case management" means case management in which the case manager meets with the client once every month during the first three (3) months after lease-up and once every three (3) months thereafter.

2570.4

TAH is a permanent housing program as defined in Section 2(27C) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 4-751.01(27C)).

2570.5

TAH is subject to annual appropriations and the availability of funds.

2570.6

Nothing in §§2570-2573 shall be construed to create an entitlement, either direct or implied, on the part of any individual or family to TAH.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-2570

Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 2261 (2/17/2023); Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 9454 (7/7/2023)