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

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. Administrative Plan 7/1/2025 Page 10-3 10-I.B. FAMILY MOVES DUE TO UNIT DEFICIENCIES Units in Abatement [24 CFR 982.404(d)(3)] An owner may not terminate the tenancy of a family due to the PHA withholding or abating HAP for housing quality standards deficiencies that are not repaired timely. During the period that assistance is abated, the family may terminate tenancy by notifying the owner and the PHA. If the family chooses to terminate tenancy, the HAP contract will automatically terminate on the effective date of tenancy termination or the date the family vacates the unit, whichever is earlier. The PHA must promptly issue the family its voucher to move. SAHA Policy Upon receipt of a family’s written notification that it wishes to move, SAHA will issue a voucher within 14 calendar days of SAHA’s written approval to move. A move briefing is required for these families. SAHA will follow the policies set forth in Chapter 5 on voucher term, extension, and expiration. Termination of HAP Contract and Family Moves [24 CFR 982.404(e)] For HAP contracts executed or renewed on or after June 6, 2024, if an owner fails to make required repairs within 60 days (or a reasonable longer period established by the PHA) of the notice of abatement, the PHA must terminate the HAP contract. In this case, the PHA must issue the family its voucher at least 30 days prior to the termination of the HAP contract. The family must be provided at least 90 days following the termination of the HAP contract to lease a new unit, although the PHA may provide a longer period as the PHA determines is reasonably necessary. SAHA Policy SAHA will issue a family whose HAP contract is being terminated due to an owner failing to make required repairs within the required time frame a voucher no later than 30 days prior to the termination of the HAP contract. The initial term of the voucher will be 120 calendar days. A move briefing is required for these families. To continue under the tenant-based HCV program, the family must submit a Request for Tenancy Approval and proposed lease prior to the expiration date of the voucher unless SAHA grants an extension. SAHA will follow the policies set forth in Chapter 5 on voucher extension and expiration. EXHIBIT 1