HUD HCV Guidebook § 6

The HCV project-based voucher (PBV) program allows PHAs that already administer a tenant-based
voucher program under an annual contributions contract (ACC) with HUD to project-base up to 20
percent of its authorized units which attaches the funding to specific units rather than using it for
tenant-based assistance. In addition, PHAs may project-base an additional 10 percent of its units
above the 20 percent program unit limit if the unit is dedicated to homeless families, families with
disabilities or elderly persons, or in areas where vouchers are difficult to use.23

PHAs must24 operate HUD-VASH PBVs under the regulations for the PBV except in cases where the
VASH operating requirements supersede these regulations, such as regulations referring to
admissions and waiting lists.

The collaborative nature of the HUD-VASH program makes coordination with partner VAMCs critical to
the success of veterans housed in project-based HUD-VASH units. As such, HUD strongly encourages
that PHAs considering project-basing HUD-VASH vouchers contact their partner VAMC to discuss the
need and any details that should be included in the project selection.

Prior to project-basing HUD-VASH vouchers, PHAs must consult with their partner VAMC to ensure
that the VAMC will be able to continue to provide supportive services should the PHA project-base its
HUD-VASH vouchers at the location.25 Other aspects of the project that PHAs may want to consider
include any supportive services on or near the project site; accessibility of the proposed site to the
VAMC or CBOC, transportation, and social and medical services; and vacancy rates in the area.

21 See Pub. L. No. 110-161 and subsequent appropriations acts.
22 HUD-VASH Sample Leasing Template
23 24 CFR § 983.6
24 24 CFR § 983
25 HUD-VASH Operating Requirements, Section K, “Project-Based Assistance.” and   FR-5976_N-03