8900.1 This chapter describes the policies, procedures and standards to be used when a participating family or applicant disagrees with a DCHA decision.

8900.2 The procedures and requirements for informal hearing of certain decisions affecting participants and applicants are contained in this chapter.

8900.3 Applicants will be provided the informal hearing procedures, including a summary of the process, at the time of eligibility determination or denial of assistance.

8900.4 DCHA informal hearing procedures, including a summary of the process, shall be provided to families in the briefing packet provided to new participants.

8900.5 Current participants will be provided the informal hearing procedures, including a summary of the process, at the time of recertification.

8900.6 Applicants and participants have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability in accordance with chapter 74.

8900.7 The procedures and requirements for informal hearings pertaining to Violence Against Women Act and implementing regulations are contained in this chapter.

SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 7193 (July 26, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 9071 (July 24, 2020).