HUD Publishes PIH Notice 24-17: Streamlined Review Process for Regulatory Waivers to Expedite Admission to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Project-based Voucher (PBV), and Public Housing Programs...

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• On: 05/09/2024 09:13:54
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Special Attention of: Office Directors of Public Housing;  Regional Directors; Public Housing Agencies

Notice PIH 2024-17 Issued: May 10, 2024 Expires: This Notice remains in effect until amended, rescinded, or superseded. Cross References: Notice PIH 2018-16 Notice PIH 2023-13

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SUBJECT: Streamlined Review Process for Regulatory Waivers to Expedite Admission to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Project-based Voucher (PBV), and Public Housing Programs for Persons Experiencing Homelessness


1. Applicability
This Notice applies to public housing agencies (PHAs) administering the HCV, PBV, or Public Housing programs. The HCV program includes special purpose vouchers (SPVs). Except for Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) and Stability Vouchers (SV), any waiver of HCV regulations granted under this notice will apply to SPVs. Please note, waivers are not needed for the EHV and SV programs because the alternative requirements for those programs already provide the flexibilities being offered under this notice.

2. Purpose
This Notice provides a streamlined submission and review process for two regulatory waivers related to verification requirements at admission to the HCV, PBV, or Public Housing programs: (1) third-party verification of date of birth and a person's disability status, and (2) third-party
verification of income and assets. This streamlined process simplifies and expedites the process PHAs may undertake to receive approval of regulatory waivers for these purposes. These regulatory waivers specifically relate to assisting PHAs in responding to the crisis of households
experiencing homelessness and providing tools to house families (which may be a single person or group of persons) experiencing homelessness more quickly. When granted, these waivers will remain in effect for a period of 12 months following approval and will provide alternative
requirements that the PHA must follow during the period the waiver is in effect. The notice also provides guidance on policies that have recently been streamlined to help families more easily provide documentation and allow PHAs to house families faster. 

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