8102.1 [RESERVED]

8102.2 [RESERVED]

8102.3 For areas where HUD has not determined a SAFMR or an unadjusted rent, DCHA will set flat rents at no less than eighty percent (80%) of the FMR or apply for an exception flat rent.

8102.4 [RESERVED]

8102.5 [RESERVED]

8102.6 DCHA will apply a utility allowance to flat rents as necessary. Flat rents set at eighty percent (80%) of the FMR must be reduced by the amount of the unit's utility allowance, if any.

8102.7 No later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the new annual FMRs/SAFMRs/unadjusted rent, DCHA will implement new flat rents as necessary based changes to the FMR/SAFMR/unadjusted rent or request an exception.

8102.8 [RESERVED]

8102.9 DCHA will update flat rents as follows:

(a) If the FMR/SAFMR/unadjusted rent is lower than the previous year, DCHA will reduce flat rents to eighty percent (80%) of the current FMR/SAFMR.

(b) DCHA will apply updated flat rents at each family's next reexamination or flat rent update after implementation of the new flat rents.

(c) DCHA will publicly post the schedule of flat rents in a conspicuous manner in the applicable DCHA and in the property management office.

8102.10 DCHA will maintain records that document the method used to determine flat rents, and that show how flat rents were determined by DCHA in accordance with this method.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 007351 (May 15, 2026).