6300.1 When a family wishes to reside in public housing, the family must submit an application. When a unit becomes available, DCHA will select families from the waiting list in accordance with DCHA policies as stated in this chapter.

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6300.4 This chapter describes DCHA policies for accepting applications, managing the waiting list and selecting families from the waiting list. DCHA's policies for assigning unit size and making unit offers are contained in Chapter 64.

6300.5 The policies outlined in this chapter are organized into three (3) sections, as follows:

(a) The Application Process. Section 6301 provides an overview of the application process and discusses how applicants can obtain and submit applications. It also specifies how DCHA will handle the applications it receives;

(b) Managing the Waiting List. Section 6302 presents the policies that govern how DCHA's waiting list is structured, when it is opened and closed, and how the public is notified of the opportunity to apply for public housing. It also discusses the process DCHA will use to keep waiting lists current; and

(c) Tenant Selection. Section 6303 describes the policies DCHA will follow in selecting families from the applicable waiting list as units become available. It also specifies how interviews will be used to ensure that DCHA has the information needed to make a final eligibility determination.

SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 7973, 8011 (December 26, 1986); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 2455 (March 15, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 007351 (May 15, 2026).