RAD PIH Notice 2012-32 (.pdf, 1 MB) - National Low Income ...

Section I: Public Housing ProjectsH. Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinators (ROSS-SC) andPublic Housing Family Self-Sufficiency (PH FSS) programs. So that residents currentlyparticipating in ROSS-SC or PH FSS may continue to do so upon conversion, HUD iswaiving section 34 of the Act (for ROSS-SC and PH FSS).1.6 Special Provisions Affecting Conversions to PBVsUnder the Demonstration, HUD has the authority to waive statutory and regulatory provisionsgoverning the PBV program, or to establish alternative requirements for the effective conversionof assistance. Additionally, the RAD statute imposes certain unique requirements.Listed below are the ―special‖ requirements applicable to public housing projects convertingassistance to long-term PBVs under the first component of the Demonstration, with reference tothe affected statute and/or regulation, where applicable. Special requirements are grouped intofour categories: Project Selection, Contract Terms, Resident Rights and Participation, and OtherMiscellaneous Provisions. All other regulatory and statutory requirements of the PBV programin 24 CFR Part 983 and section 8(o)(13) of the Act shall apply, including resident choice,environmental review, and fair housing requirements. 15A. PBV Project Selection1. Maximum Amount of PBV assistance. Covered projects do not count against themaximum amount of assistance a PHA may utilize for the PBV program, which iscurrently set at 20 percent of the amount of budget authority allocated to a PHA under theHousing Choice Voucher program. To implement this provision, HUD is waiving section8(o)(13)(B) of the Act as well as 24 CFR § 983.6.2. Cap on the Number of PBV Units in Each Project. The 25 percent limitation on thenumber of units that may receive PBV assistance in a project is increased to 50 percent.An assisted household cannot be involuntarily displaced as a result of this provision.An owner may still project-base 100 percent of the units provided at least 50 percent ofthe units at the project qualify for the exceptions for elderly, disabled, or familiesreceiving supportive services, or are within single-family properties. For applicableprogram rules for complying with the supportive services exception, see 24 CFR §983.56(b)(2)(II)(B). 1615 Fair housing requirements include but are not limited to planning, siting, admissions and occupancy, accessibilityfor persons with disabilities, nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, and affirmatively furthering fair housing.16 It is not required that the services be provided at or by the project (a third-party organization may provide thesupportive services).PIH-2012-32 (HA) Rental Assistance Demonstration – Final Implementation 27