15 Ark. Code of Rules § 91-111

Compliance with national Housing Trust Fund regulations

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Operative Text

15 Ark. Code of Rules § 91-111
15 CAR § 91-111. Compliance with national Housing Trust Fund regulations.
(a)(1) Each eligible recipient must certify that housing units assisted with national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) funds will comply with all HTF requirements.
(2) The certification must include:
(A) The number of units in an HTF-assisted project by income group:
(i) ELI;
(ii) VLI;
(iii) Moderate income; and
(iv) Above-moderate income;
(B) A statement declaring that all tenants of an HTF-assisted development meet the income limits as required by relevant program guidelines; and
(C) A statement declaring that recipient will comply with rent limits, determined to be no more than thirty percent (30%) of the area median income.
(b)(1) Arkansas Development Finance Authority staff will monitor each HTF project on-site at least once prior to the completion of the project and at least once every three (3) years through the entire affordability period.
(2) The authority will review for compliance with:
(A) The HTF plan;
(B) Eligibility requirements;
(C) Housing construction standards, 24 C.F.R. § 93.301;
(D) Rent reasonableness;
(E) Affirmative outreach, 24 C.F.R. § 93.350;
(F) Tenant protections and selection, 24 C.F.R. § 93.303;
(G) Fair housing; and
(H) Financial management.
(3) The authority’s project compliance guidelines may be found at: http://adfa.publishpath.com/Websites/adfa/images/Compliance_Monitoring/2014_-_2015_Compliance_Montioring_Policies_and_Procedures_Manual_for_the_LIHTC_ Program.pdf and http://adfa.publishpath.com/compliance-and-monitoring-forms.
(c)(1) After each monitoring visit, written correspondence will be sent to the HTF recipient describing the results of the review in sufficient detail to clearly describe the areas that were covered and the basis for any conclusions reached.
(2) Monitoring determinations will range from “acceptable” to “findings” with appropriate corrective measures imposed.
(3) Corrective measures may include:
(A) Certifications that inadequacies will be resolved;
(B) Documentary evidence that corrective actions have been instituted; or
(C) Reimbursement of disallowed costs.
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Plain English

Under 15 Ark. Code R. pt. 91 § 91-111, organizations that receive national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) money in Arkansas must formally certify that their assisted housing units meet all HTF requirements, including income limits for tenants and rent caps set at no more than 30% of the area median income. The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) is required to conduct on-site monitoring of each HTF project at least once before completion and at least once every three years throughout the entire affordability period. After each visit, ADFA sends written findings to the recipient, and if problems are identified, corrective measures—ranging from written certifications of intent to fix issues, to reimbursement of disallowed costs—may be imposed.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators of HTF-assisted properties in Arkansas under 15 Ark. Code R. pt. 91 § 91-111 generally maintain thorough documentation of tenant income eligibility, unit counts by income group, and rent schedules that do not exceed 30% of the area median income. Compliant operators prepare for periodic on-site monitoring by ADFA—at least once before project completion and at least once every three years—by keeping records current across areas such as fair housing, affirmative outreach, tenant selection, and financial management. When ADFA issues written monitoring correspondence, responsive operators address any findings promptly by providing certifications, documentary evidence of corrective action, or reimbursements as required.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Tenants living in HTF-assisted housing in Arkansas benefit from protections established under 15 Ark. Code R. pt. 91 § 91-111, including rent limits capped at no more than 30% of the area median income and income eligibility requirements that govern who may reside in these units. ADFA conducts regular on-site monitoring visits and issues written results to property recipients, which means there is an ongoing oversight mechanism designed to keep properties in compliance with tenant protection and fair housing standards. Tenants who believe their HTF-assisted property is out of compliance may consider contacting ADFA directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney to understand available options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

24 C.F.R. § 93.301
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24 C.F.R. § 93.350
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24 C.F.R. § 93.303
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