D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7821

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-7821 - [Effective until 1/15/2025] PROGRAM EXIT

7821.1

Pursuant to Section 22 b(a) of the Act (D.C. Official Code §§ 4-754.36 b(a)), a Service Provider may conduct a program exit when:

(a) The FRSP participant reaches the end of their FRSP assistance period and;

(b) The Department determines that the participant is no longer eligible for FRSP.

7821.2

The Service Provider shall provide the participant oral and written notice of the program exit at least thirty (30) calendar days before the effective date of the program exit. The Service Provider may issue the written notice via electronic transmission if the participant has consented and provided such contact information.

7821.3

The Service Provider's written notice to the participant of the program exit shall include:

(a) A clear statement of the effective date of the participant's exit from the Program, including the final month for which the participant will receive FRSP housing assistance;

(b) A clear and detailed statement of the factual basis for the program exit, including the date or dates on which the basis or bases for the program exit occurred;

(c) A reference to the statute or regulation pursuant to which the program exit is being implemented;

(d) A clear and complete statement of the participant's right to appeal the program exit through a fair hearing and administrative review pursuant to §§7824, including deadlines for instituting the appeal; and

(e) A statement of the participant's right to continuation of FRSP assistance pending the outcome of an appeal requested within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of written notice of the program exit, pursuant to §§ 7824.

7821.4

A program exit from FRSP shall not affect a participant's tenancy rights under an agreement governed by Title 14 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.

7821.5

An FRSP participant may withdraw from FRSP, including all FRSP services and rental assistance, at any time.

7821.6

An FRSP participant who wishes to withdraw from FRSP shall submit a Voluntary Withdrawal Form to the Department. The Department shall respond in writing to indicate the final date of FRSP assistance.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7821

Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 11691 (9/27/2024), exp. 1/15/2025 (Emergency)