5321.1 DCHA is required to inspect each unit receiving assistance under the HCVP to ensure that it is "decent, safe, and sanitary" according to Housing Quality Standards.

5321.2 DCHA has adopted additional local requirements of acceptability, defined in § 5324 and the local District of Columbia Housing Code.

5321.3 A unit must meet Housing Quality Standards to be eligible for a Housing Assistance Payment, both at initial lease-up and so long as the participant Family resides in the unit.

5321.4 DCHA shall perform four types of inspections:

(a) Initial;

(b) Annual;

(c) Complaint; and

(d) Quality Assurance.

5321.5 DCHA maintains a listing of units under contract by month to ensure systematic reviews of contract rent, allowances for utilities and other services, and housing quality in accordance with the requirement for biennial recertification. Monetary changes are transmitted to the Accounting Office to affect a change in the next rental payment.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 7890, 7904 (June 29, 2012).