7900 SCOPE

7900.1 The purpose of the Flexible Rent Subsidy Pilot Program, which subsequently shall be referred to as the DC Flex Program (and “Program” throughout this rule), is to support households that are at risk of experiencing homelessness to achieve stability in permanent housing. The Program provides financial assistance to each enrolled head of household in the instances where there is a gap between the total monthly rent expenses and the household’s funds available for rent. The financial assistance is payable only to the households, with the exception noted in § 7905.11(b).

7900.2 The Department shall be responsible for the implementation of this chapter, which shall apply to all financial assistance provided through the Department pursuant to the Program.

7900.3 The Program shall operate for four years, beginning in Fiscal Year 2018.

7900.4 One person per household is eligible to enroll his or her household in the Program. This person shall be considered the head of household.

7900.5 The provisions of this chapter describe eligibility criteria; the application process; assistance determination; description of assistance provided and how it is administered; recertification requirements; and appeal procedures for the Program.

7900.6 Nothing in these rules shall be interpreted to mean that Program assistance is an entitlement. This Program shall be subject to annual appropriations and the availability of funds.

7900.7 The Department may execute contracts, grants, and other agreements as necessary to carry out the Program.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 3263 (March 20, 2020).