Cal. Civ. Code § 0770-01-05-.04
BASIC STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM.
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(1) HUD pays rental subsidies through the HCV Program so that decent, safe, and sanitary housing is affordable for eligible families. HUD provides housing assistance funds and administration funds to public housing agencies (PHAs), state or local government entities like the THDA, which generally administer the program. (2) Families select and rent suitable units subject to the PHA’s approval of the unit and tenancy, the unit meeting program housing quality standards (HQS), and the reasonableness of the rent. (3) A unit may be located anywhere in the United States, in the jurisdiction of a PHA that runs a voucher program. (4) Upon the PHA’s approval of the unit and tenancy, the PHA enters into a housing assistance payment (HAP) contract with the owner of the unit to make rental subsidy payments on the family’s behalf. The amount of the subsidy is determined by a formula. (5) If the family moves out of the leased unit, the HAP contract between the PHA and owner terminates. However, the family may receive continued assistance and move to another unit if the family is in compliance with the requirements of the program. (6) Housing Choice Voucher Program Process. The process consists of the Application Process (see 0770-01-05-.06), Eligibility Requirements (see 0770-01-05-.10), Verification Process (see 0770-01-05-.18), Determination of Eligibility (see 0770-01-05-.21), Lease-Up Process (see 0770-01-05-.22), Moving/Portability (see 0770-01-05-.25), Annual Activities (see 0770- 01-05-.26(1)), Interim Activities (see 0770-01-05-.26(2)), Terminations (see 0770-01-05-.27), and Case Conferences and Appeals (see 0770-01-05-.28). Authority: T.C.A. §§ 13-23-104 and 13-23-115(18), 42 U.S.C. § 1437, and 24 C.F.R., Part 982. Administrative History: Original rule filed May 16, 1980; effective June 30, 1980. Repeal and new rule filed September 28, 2004; effective December 12, 2004. Repeal and new rule filed June 4, 2015, effective September 2, 2015.
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.04 establishes the foundational structure of Tennessee's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, through which HUD funds rental subsidies administered by public housing agencies such as the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). Eligible families select rental units anywhere in the United States, subject to PHA approval, housing quality standards, and rent reasonableness requirements. Once a unit is approved, the PHA enters into a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract with the property owner, and the subsidy amount is calculated by formula. If a family vacates the unit, the HAP contract ends, though the family may retain voucher assistance if they remain in compliance with program rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.04, owners who participate in the HCV Program enter into a HAP contract directly with the PHA — not with the tenant — once the unit passes housing quality standards (HQS) and the rent is determined to be reasonable. Compliant operators generally maintain their units in a condition that meets HQS throughout the tenancy and understand that the HAP contract terminates automatically if the assisted family moves out. Owners familiar with the full program process, including lease-up and annual activities outlined in the referenced subsections, are better positioned to meet their ongoing obligations under the program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.04 describes the overall framework of the HCV Program, making clear that eligible families have the right to select a suitable unit — including units outside their current PHA's jurisdiction — as long as the unit meets program standards and the rent is approved as reasonable. Tenants who remain in compliance with program requirements may retain their voucher assistance and move to a new unit if they leave their current one. Tenants with questions about eligibility, the lease-up process, or potential terminations can refer to the specific subsections cited in § 0770-01-05-.04(6) or reach out to the THDA or a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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