HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM.ppt

 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM October 2000 Law Change The HUD FY 2001 appropriations act made substantial revisions to PBA. H.R. 5482, section 232. HUD announced in a January 16, 2001 Federal Register notice that most of the new changes are implemented immediately. January 16, 2001 Federal Register Notice Implements most of the new law changes for PBA Provides limited initial guidance Most of part 983 PBC regulations remain in force Planned Rulemaking for PBA HUD will issue a proposed rule for PBA this fall Seek comment on implementation of law changes Streamline part 983 PBC Projects in the Pipeline If a PBA project does not yet have an AHAP, it is subject to both the new law and to the part 983 regulations. However, certain of the part 983 regulations are superseded by the new law. Current PBC Contracts Existing PBC contracts are NOT affected by the new law or by the January 16 FR notice. PBC contracts remain in force in accordance with their provisions. New! 20% Limit A PHA may attach up to 20% of its voucher assistance to units I.e., Up to 20% of baseline units New! Existing Housing Law authorizes PBA for existing housing in addition to new construction and rehabilitation. An “existing unit” is a unit that requires $1,000 per unit in repairs to meet HQS. No AHAP is needed for existing housing. New! Consistent with PHA Plan Law requires that PBA must be consistent with the PHA plan. The plan must state: Projected number of PBA units General locations for PBA How PBA is consistent with the plan Rule Change No longer any requirement to notify HUD of intent to implement PBA (except as part of PHA plan). No HUD authorization needed to proceed to implement PBA. HUD will no longer check that PHA is within 20% limit for PBA or that vouchers are available for project-based subsidies. New! Partially Assisted Buildings Not more than 25% of the dwellings in any building may be assisted with PBA Except: Single