HA Item 05 -Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan

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Administrative Plan 7/1/2025 Page 9-9 Term of Assisted Tenancy The initial term of the assisted dwelling lease must be for at least one year [24 CFR 982.309]. The initial lease term is also stated in the HAP contract. The HUD program regulations permit the PHA to approve a shorter initial lease term if certain conditions are met. SAHA Policy SAHA will approve an initial lease term of less than one (1) year if SAHA determines that: Such shorter term would improve housing opportunities for the tenant; and Such shorter term is the prevailing local market practice During the initial term of the lease, the owner may not raise the rent to owner [24 CFR 982.309]. Any provisions for renewal of the dwelling lease will be stated in the dwelling lease [HCV Guidebook, pg. 8-22]. There are no HUD requirements regarding any renewal extension terms, except that they must be stated in the dwelling lease if they exist. The PHA may execute the HAP contract even if there is less than one year remaining from the beginning of the initial lease term to the end of the last expiring funding increment under the consolidated ACC. [24 CFR 982.309(b)]. Security Deposit [24 CFR 982.313 (a) and (b)] The owner may collect a security deposit from the tenant. The PHA may prohibit security deposits in excess of private market practice, or in excess of amounts charged by the owner to unassisted tenants. However, if the PHA chooses to do so, language to this effect must be added to Part A of the HAP contract [Form HUD-52641]. SAHA Policy SAHA will allow the owner to collect any security deposit amount the owner determines is appropriate and legal under California tenant-landlord law. Therefore, no modifications to the HAP contract will be necessary. EXHIBIT 1