3801.1 To allow the Department to determine the eligibility of an applicant to receive LPRAP assistance, District residential property owners shall file an application with the Department.

(a) For a single-family property owned by one (1) person, that property owner must complete and submit an application.

(b) For a single-family property owned by multiple persons, at least one (1) of the property owners must complete and submit an application.

(c) For a multi-family property, a primary point of contact shall be designated by the authorizing authority or their designee to act on behalf of the property owner(s) and that primary point of contact shall complete and submit a single application on behalf of the authorizing authority.

3801.2 The Department shall prescribe the form of the application to be filed, and provide either a paper or electronic application, which shall be signed by the applicant. The application shall state that the making of a false statement in the application, or the signing of the application with knowledge that facts stated in the application are not true, carries criminal penalties in accordance with Section 404 of the District of Columbia Theft and White Collar Crimes Act of 1982, effective December 1, 1982 (D.C. Law 4-164; D.C. Official Code § 22-2405).

3801.3 An authorized representative may apply on behalf of an applicant if the applicant provides:

(a) A written and signed statement stating why the applicant cannot complete an application without a representative; and

(b) The name and address of the person authorized to act on the applicant’s behalf.

3801.4 If requested by an applicant with a disability, or the representative of a person with a disability authorized pursuant to § 3801.3, the Department may assist the applicant or representative with the aspects of the application process necessary to ensure that the applicant with a disability has an equal opportunity to submit an application.

3801.5 The Department may assist with an application for an applicant who is unable to apply for the benefit in person for a reason other than disability, including making a visit to an applicant’s home, if:

(a) The applicant is sixty-five (65) or older, infirm, or unable to travel; or

(b) The applicant’s residence is located in a building or complex of buildings that house many other likely applicants.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 2597 (March 6, 2020); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 008203 (July 25, 2025).