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HUD HCV Guidebook § 4.1

Distribution of Housing Assistance Payment (HUD HCV Guidebook)

HUD guidance — not codified law
In Force
Verified 9/25/2026 · Next check 10/2/2026
effective 9/25/2026FederalSection 8 HCV

Operative Text

HUD HCV Guidebook § 4.1
Generally, the PHA pays the entire housing assistance payment directly to the owner. In some
instances, however, the housing assistance payment may exceed the amount of rent to owner. This
can happen when the family must20 pay some or all of its utilities. This excess amount is called a
utility reimbursement. The PHA may pay the amount of the housing assistance payment that
exceeds the rent to owner either to the family or directly to the utility supplier.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim

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Related Rules

§ 888.113
§ 888.113 Fair market rents for existing housing: Methodology.
§ 888.115
§ 888.115 Fair market rents for existing housing: Manner of publication.
§ 5.512
§ 5.512 Verification of eligible immigration status.

Source Information

Source:https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/HAP Contracts HCV Guidebook Chapter_revised_april_2023.pdf
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