D.C. Code tit. 42 § 42-3503.06
Continued eligibility.
Operative Text
Sixty days prior to the expiration of any tenant assistance authorized under this subchapter, the Department shall notify the tenant, in writing, that the tenant assistance is about to expire and that the tenant, if eligible and desiring to continue to receive tenant assistance, must reapply within 30 days upon receipt of the notice. The tenant shall reapply by executing under oath or affirmation a statement of continued eligibility on a form approved by the Department and by submitting the form to the Department. Unless the Department determines that the person is not eligible, tenant assistance shall continue for the succeeding 12 months.
Under D.C. Code § 42-3503.06, the District's housing department is required to send tenants a written notice at least 60 days before their rental assistance is set to expire, informing them that they must reapply within 30 days of receiving that notice if they wish to continue receiving aid. Reapplication involves signing a sworn statement of continued eligibility on a department-approved form. If the department does not find the tenant ineligible, assistance automatically continues for another 12-month period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
D.C. Code § 42-3503.06 governs the renewal cycle for tenant assistance administered by the District's housing department, not a direct landlord obligation. Property owners and managers who house tenants receiving this assistance generally stay informed about the program's renewal timelines so they can anticipate any potential changes in subsidy status. Understanding that assistance continues for successive 12-month terms when tenants successfully reapply helps operators plan for consistent rental income streams.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 42-3503.06 gives you the right to receive written notice from the Department at least 60 days before your tenant assistance expires, along with clear instructions on how to reapply. To keep your assistance active, you must submit a sworn statement of continued eligibility on the Department's approved form within 30 days of receiving that notice. If you believe a notice was not sent, your reapplication was improperly denied, or your assistance was discontinued without a finding of ineligibility, tenant-rights organizations in the District can help you understand your options, including how to raise the issue with the Department.
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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