case management. Whether the family is a new admission or portability move-in, in section 12 of the HUD-50058, line 12d is always marked Y. In cases of portability where families move out of the catchment area of the initial PHA, 12e must be 0 since the family must be absorbed, and 12f must be left blank. PHAs approved under this authority must ensure that while using unleased HUD-VASH vouchers, they maintain sufficient HUD-VASH vouchers available to immediately issue a HUD-VASH voucher to veterans referred by the VA. HUD and the VA will publish further guidance on the requirements for a PHA to be approved and additional details necessary for PHAs to implement this provision. <> x]]s}&>3$vR7u'yh[[re9e$/f(8ghd?|lWod:-K. 3. This code must remain on the HUD-50058 and MTW 50058 for the duration of the HUD-VASH family's participation in the program. include documents scheduled for later issues, at the request Under the project-based voucher (PBV) program, families occupy units under a PBV HAP contract. g7Cr|:c[;R\L4|y=6#-!B;^_\neeY=]grU1n`y'?4L:GTu~6cm^"oR~S7ceZ2gp"B_q}([eZ3k- ^RTzFC /`^)5= HUD-VASH vouchers will remain excluded from the SEMAP leasing indicator. This site displays a prototype of a Web 2.0 version of the daily %f980lshKT'e%Jr3Hn`JY3EW^1}Lf:>'K|EtEex4QyN9hL4r$Sanw!a ` YN;M The information on this website is available in alternative formats; contact MDVAs Affirmative Action Office. 1437f(o)(19). Start Printed Page 53209 They assist veterans and their families afford safe housing. Therefore, 24 CFR 982.352(a)(5) and 983.53(a)(2), which prohibit units on the physical grounds of a medical, mental, or similar public or private institution, are waived for that purpose only. 24 CFR 5.105(a); Specifically, under the HUD-VASH program, PHAs will not have the authority to screen any potentially eligible family members or deny assistance for any grounds permitted under 24 CFR 982.552 (broad denial for violations of HCV program requirements) and 982.553 (specific denial for criminal activity and alcohol abusers), with one exception. If the VAMC or DSP has determined that a veteran is not participating in required case management, without good cause, the PHA must terminate the family from the HUD-VASH program. Veterans are often referred to the HUD-VASH program by a VA clinician or a local community service provider. 1437f(r)(1(B)(i), which restricts portability in cases where the family did not reside in the jurisdiction of the PHA at the time of application for HCV assistance, and 24 CFR 982.353(a), (b), and (c), which affects where a family can lease a unit with HCV assistance, do not apply. In many cases supportive services are provided on-site. Veterans can ask for assistance by calling the VA Homeless Program at ( 877) 424-3838 . For additional clarification and information, be sure to check out this Q&A as well as the HUD-VASH overview page from HUD. documents in the last year. The VAMC or DSP case manager will remain available to provide support to the veteran family, as needed. Although participants in traditional Section 8 voucher programs are required to live in a certain area for a set period of time, HUD-VASH participants may choose to live in a town or neighborhood beyond the immediate area of their VA case manager. Ryan Jones, Director, Housing Voucher Management and Operations Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street SW, Room 4216, Washington, DC 20410, telephone number 202 708-0477. This applies to both tenant-based assistance and PBV. ); and (9) additional explanation of the HUD-VASH reallocation process through voluntary moves between PHAs and voucher recapture for future reallocation (section II.m.). endobj FSS personnel work with the VA to ensure the program doesnt conflict with case-management needs. on NARA's archives.gov. Veterans Crisis Line: Senior federal housing programs are available to qualified renters and homeowners. u~'Pf HUD will issue additional PHA guidance on both HUD-VASH voucher voluntary moves within a VAMC or DSP and the HUD-VASH recapture processes. 3. Alternatively, the PHA may allow the family to move with its HUD-VASH voucher without having to meet this 180-day waiting period. The guidance is effective September 27, 2021. A Rule by the Housing and Urban Development Department on 09/27/2021. Recaptured vouchers, and any associated funding, will be reallocated through a national allocation process, to areas with current need. In such case, and at its option, the PHA may offer the family continued assistance through one of its regular vouchers, to free up the HUD-VASH voucher for another eligible family referred by the VAMC or DSP. Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners. Only official editions of the One benefit of participating in HUD for veterans is the programs flexibility. 2 0 obj documents in the last year, 29 There, a clinician can assess you and refer you to the HUD-VASH admission team for an eligibility evaluation. Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center (VAMC) and ask for a Homeless Coordinator. Use the up and down arrows to navigate this combo box. HUD-VASH uses HUD housing vouchers, commonly referred to as "Section 8" vouchers, along with VA supportive services to keep veterans and their families in permanent, safe community housing. Counts are subject to sampling, reprocessing and revision (up or down) throughout the day. The HUD-VASH program helps thousands of at-risk veterans and their families find safe, secure housing. The Public Inspection page may also All content on this site is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute accounting, legal, tax or other professional advice. The HUD-VASH allocation formula relies on several pieces of data which include HUD's point-in-time data submitted by Continuums of Care and VA data on contacts with homeless veterans. How long is the VASH voucher good for? HUD-VASH vouchers must be reported in the IMS/PIC system on either the regular HUD-50058 or HUD-MTW 50058 for vouchers under the agency's MTW Agreement. The HUD-VASH program combines HUD HCV rental assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided at VA Medical Centers, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, or through a designated service provider (DSP) as approved by the VA Secretary (herein referred to generally as VAMC or DSP). Section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (USHA of 1937), which requires homeless veterans to have chronic mental illnesses or chronic substance use disorders with required treatment of these disorders as a condition of receipt of HUD-VASH assistance, is waived. No person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), unless that collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. These waivers or alternative requirements are exceptions to the normal HCV requirements, which otherwise govern the provision of HUD-VASH assistance. that agencies use to create their documents. A person with a bad conduct discharge from a general court martial is not a "Veteran" asdefined in 38 USC, Bad Conduct Discharge (from a special court-martial), Bad Conduct Discharge (from a general court-martial). Attention A T users. Sections 982.203, 982.205, and 982.206 regarding special admissions, cross-listing of the waiting list, and opening and closing the waiting list do not apply to the HUD-VASH program. Instead, VA case managers refer HUD-VASH eligible families to the PHA for the issuance of a HUD-VASH voucher or project-based assistance. Veterans in HUD-VASH are weighted based on their stage in the program, with higher weightings applied to veterans in more intensive stages of the program, and lower weightings applied to those who have stabilized. The updates made to existing requirements include: (1) Allowing PHAs to house HUD-VASH veterans referred by the VA in a project-based voucher unit without selecting from the PHA's waiting lists or applying local preferences (section II.a); (2) additional explanation regarding the process for portability moves for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (section II.f); (3) additional details regarding case management requirements from the VAMC or DSP (section II.g); (4) explanation that, in the case of a family break-up, the HUD-VASH assistance must stay with the HUD-VASH veteran; however, in the case of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking in which the HUD-VASH veteran is the perpetrator, the victim must continue to be assisted (section II.h. 1. documents in the last year, 204 Please visit our. The President of the United States communicates information on holidays, commemorations, special observances, trade, and policy through Proclamations. Use the VA locator tool www.va.gov/directory to find your nearest VAMC and call or visit today. the Federal Register. establishing the XML-based Federal Register as an ACFR-sanctioned Based on this language, the allocation of HUD-VASH vouchers have been a collaborative, data-driven effort conducted by HUD and the VA. If such identification is required by the PHA, these cards must be accepted by the 3. endstream endobj 28 0 obj <>stream Access VAs services for homeless and at-risk Veterans, available 24/7. If a HUD-VASH tenant-based voucher is still not available after that time period, the family must be allowed to move with its HUD-VASH voucher. Veterans and their families are prioritized for EUL developments, which are also convenient to VA health care facilities. If a HUD-VASH-eligible family is referred and there is an available PBV unit that is not exclusively made available to HUD-VASH families, the PHA may also offer to refer the family to the owner for occupancy of that unit if allowable under the selection policy applicable to that project, and the owner and PHA may amend the PBV HAP contract to designate the PBV unit as a HUD-VASH PBV unit. For more information on the HUD-VASH program, you can contact the VA using the veterans affairs phone directory. The PHA is responsible for determining the veteran is eligible for VA HUD-VASH case management. This expanded eligibility does not immediately impact the availability of HUD-VASH vouchers and/or staffing resources. HUD provides rental assistance through project-based Section 8 contracts, while the VA offers case-management services. Like the HUD program, there are income thresholds and other criteria to be eligible. The receiving PHA may bill the initial PHA or absorb the family into its own HUD-VASH program if the VAMC or DSP providing the initial case management agrees to the absorption by the receiving PHA and the transfer of 1437d(s); 42 U.S.C. PHAs may require verbal self-certification or a written request from a participant seeking a move beyond the catchment area of the VAMC or DSP. These standards require PHAs to make a reasonable adjustment to rules, policies, practices, and procedures when it may be necessary to enable an applicant or resident with a disability to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling, the common areas of a dwelling, or participate in or access a recipient's programs and activities. offers a preview of documents scheduled to appear in the next day's of the issuing agency. Thats where VAs Enhanced-Use Lease program may come in. The HUD-VASH program is administered in accordance with applicable civil rights and fair housing requirements. The National HUD-VASH Program Office has been actively working with the Office of General Council (OGC) and VA's Health Eligibility Center (HEG) to develop implementation guidance for the field. Family Report If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, Participants must remain within income thresholds presented by the PHA. General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. Because HUD only issues a limited number of vouchers in each county, applicants may be waitlisted until benefits are available. to the courts under 44 U.S.C. Veterans enrolled in HUD-VASH, but otherwise ineligible for VA health care services, may receive case management and supportive services offered by HUD-VASH providers through the local VAMC's HUD-VASH Program. corresponding official PDF file on govinfo.gov. The heart of HUD-VASH is its focus on addressing and assisting with the factors that contribute to veterans experiencing extended periods of . This voucher pays rental income to private landlords on your behalf from the U.S. government. Saturday 9 am to 2:30 pm Based on a review of existing permanent supportive housing (PSH) models, typical acuity levels of veterans in the program, and the availability of providers within VAMCs and in the community who can augment care provided by HUD-VASH case managers, the Secretaries of HUD and VA jointly determined that the appropriate caseload ratio in HUD-VASH is a weighted average of 25 veterans per case manager. Generally, in the case of a family break-up, the HUD-VASH assistance must stay with the HUD-VASH veteran. Units exclusively made available to HUD-VASH families are excluded from (do not count against) this PBV project cap. Therefore, 24 CFR 985.3(n)(1)(i) and (ii) are still waived. Press enter on the item you wish to view. VASH (VA Supportive Housing) is a case management program that offers a HUD Section 8 "Housing Choice" rental assis-tance voucher to eligible Veterans. The program compares to Tricare health insurance for retired military members. 2. These include applicable authorities under 24 CFR 5.105(a) and 24 CFR 982.53 including, but not limited to, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and HUD's Equal Access Rule. Office of Accountability & Whistleblower Protection, Training - Exposure - Experience (TEE) Tournament, Benefit & Claim Status (Registration Required), Beneficiary Enrollment Form 24-0296 (PDF), Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (W.A.V.E.) These vouchers cover a portion of rent payments at market-rate properties. hbbd``b`*@``51DK VL@ The VA determines each veterans clinical eligibility while the PHA sets income limits and makes sure participants meet HUD regulations. documents in the last year, 1407 The collaboration was meant to provide affordable, decent, clean housing to veterans experiencing homelessness and their families. However, the voucher still limits veterans; they must live within the jurisdiction of their local Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). To learn more about the HUD-VASH program and the application process for applying for assistance, go to the HUD.gov HUD-VASH webpage. Today, HUD-VASH continues pursuing its goal of ending homelessness for U.S. military veterans. The visits help the manager address issues as they occur to help you maintain the house. By agreeing to administer the HUD-VASH program, the PHA is relinquishing its authority to determine the eligibility of families in accordance with regular HCV program rules and PHA policies with the exceptions of income eligibility and lifetime sex offender status. o, 9Y~J=\A tMB Z0biEc&vkIS}X}G The VAMC or DSP's responsibilities include: (1) The screening of homeless veterans to determine whether they meet the HUD-VASH program participation criteria established by the VA national office; (2) assisting veterans with the PHA application and assisting the veteran family with obtaining needed PHA documentation to ensure rapid voucher issuance; (3) referrals of homeless veterans to the PHA; (4) providing case management and supportive services to potential HUD-VASH program participants, as needed, prior to PHA issuance of rental vouchers; (5) providing housing search assistance to HUD-VASH participants with rental vouchers; (6) identifying the social service and medical needs of HUD-VASH participants and providing, or ensuring the provision of, regular ongoing case management, outpatient health services, hospitalization, and other supportive services, as needed, throughout this initiative; and (7) maintaining records and providing information for evaluation purposes, as required by HUD and the VA. As a condition of HCV rental assistance, both tenant-based assistance and PBV, a HUD-VASH eligible veteran must receive the case management services noted above, as needed, directly from or arranged by, the VAMC or DSP. edition of the Federal Register. Learn about what HUD grantees are doing across the nation. The program provides a network of supports to veterans to help them obtain sustainable, affordable, long-term housing. If you are using public inspection listings for legal research, you ); (6) explanation regarding the application of HUD-VASH waivers and flexibilities to HUD-VASH PBV (section II.k); (7) explanation of HUD-VASH PBV exceptions under the Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) (section II.k. How long can a veteran stay on HUD-Vash? cn%;YR6 5'a}'Tg: HUD (The Department of Housing and Urban Development) has awarded in the neighborhood of 10,000 of these vouchers a year since 2008. To provide a greater range of housing opportunities for HUD-VASH voucher holders, initial leases may be less than 12 months; therefore, both section 8(o)(7)(A) of the USHA of 1937, 42 U.S.C. When this form of housing assistance is paired with VA social services, homeless veterans in need can obtain safe housing while learning how to achieve long term housing stability. Rec. ); and (4) new requirement that PHAs must allow Special Housing Types for HUD-VASH (section II.p.). Since 2008, HCV program funding has provided rental assistance under a supportive housing program for homeless veterans authorized by section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C. documents in the last year, 153 The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program is a collaborative effort berween the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and local public housing authorities. PHAs also must grant reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with 24 CFR part 8. (This is not a toll-free number.) PHAs must submit a request through their local field office to operate HUD-VASH in accordance with approved MTW flexibilities. However, its possible to be discontinued from the program. At the same time, some VA campuses have real estate that is underused. If you refuse VA case management, you can lose your Section 8 voucher and the housing opportunities that come with it. This feature is not available for this document. documents in the last year, by the Energy Department The PHAs then locally administer the vouchers to eligible veterans. These services are designed to help homeless Veterans and their families find and sustain permanent housing and access the health care, mental health treatment, substance use counseling, and other supports necessary to help them in their recovery process and with their ability to maintain housing in the community.More Information. 1437f(o)(7)(A), and 24 CFR 982.309(a)(2)(ii) are waived. Confidential, 24/7 online support for Veterans and friends. These standards extend to various aspects of program implementation, including, for example, denial or termination of assistance, initial search term of the HCV, initial lease term, and informal reviews and hearings. In these cases, the family must be absorbed by the receiving PHA either as a new admission (upon initial participation in the HUD-VASH program) or as a portability move-in (after an initial leasing in the initial PHA's jurisdiction). Once youve been admitted to the program, the team assigns you a case manager. 3 0 obj Learn more here. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Housing Rights and Obligations, 05/01/2023, 244 The HUD-VASH program is for American veterans, but not all veterans qualify. The information collection requested on both Family Reports has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and given OMB control number 2577-0083. The department delivers programs that aid older adults, families with low incomes and people with disabilities in accessing affordable and adequate housing. Browse the library of grantee reports and plans, organized by program. These tools are designed to help you understand the official document Veteran participants can move states or over a long distance if the receiving PHA has a voucher available and the VAMC in the new area can provide case-management services. These documents must also be accepted for proof of age purposes in lieu of birth certificates or other PHA-required documentation. 1. Register for upcoming training, webinars, conferences, and more. hb```"f6F^e`B@Nk>Yc) `EhHn1p1I0)x&y"+5H3 K Then HUD pays the remaining rent amount directly to the landlord or housing authority. Eligibility determination and veteran selection is done by the VAMC, DSP, or the PHA, as described later in this section. Data will also be captured in the Voucher Management System (VMS) on monthly leasing and expenditures for HUD-VASH vouchers. The National HUD-VASH Program Office has been actively working with the Office of General Council (OGC) and VA's Health Eligibility Center (HEG) to develop implementation . The law went into effect on January 1, 2021. The Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) is run through the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). documents in the last year, 931 Please switch auto forms mode to off. However, in the case of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, in which the HUD-VASH veteran is the perpetrator, the victim must continue to be assisted. have hearing loss. HUD-VASH requires participants to pay a percentage of their income toward rent, usually between 10 and 30 percent. An eligible family issued a HUD-VASH voucher must receive case management services provided by the partnering VAMC or DSP. the current document as it appeared on Public Inspection on HUD-VASH Reference Guide - Rules waived for the program (based on flexibility provided by Congress in annual appropriations acts) Upon termination of the perpetrator's HUD-VASH voucher due to the perpetrator's acts of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, the victim must be given a regular HCV if one is available, and the perpetrator's HUD-VASH voucher must be used to serve another eligible veteran family. To learn more about whether this program may be right for you or a loved one, find out how it works, whos eligible and more. If the family no longer requires case management, as determined by the VAMC or DSP, there are no portability restrictions. Among VA homeless continuum of care programs, HUD-VASH enrolls the largest number and largest percentage of Veterans who have experienced long-term or repeated homelessness. PHAs are required to maintain records that allow for the easy identification of families receiving HUD-VASH vouchers. For any additional systems reporting requirements that may be established, HUD will provide further guidance. Ongoing VA case management, health, and other supportive services will be made available to homeless . Participants may choose any housing unit that is affordable, that has a landlord willing to rent to the veteran and that meets PHA standards. Upon notification by the VAMC or DSP of the family's failure to participate, without good cause, in case management, the PHA must provide the family a reasonable time period (as established by the PHA) to vacate the unit. https://www.congress.gov/crec/2007/12/17/CREC-2007-12-17-pt3-PgH16381.pdf. Participants must understand and adhere to the basic obligations of tenancy, including not engaging in criminal activity, not damaging the property and not interfering with other residents ability to enjoy their own housing. The FY2008-2021 Appropriations Acts stated that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs) may waive, or specify alternative requirements for any provision of any statute or regulation that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development administers in connection with the use of funds made available under this paragraph (except for requirements related to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment) upon a finding by the Secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective delivery and administration of such voucher assistance: better and aid in comparing the online edition to the print edition. HUD sells homes that have been foreclosed on for lower rates. The verbal self-certification or written request must include either, a statement expressing why the participant reasonably believes that there is a threat of imminent harm from further violence if the participant were to remain in the same dwelling unit assisted under the PHA; or a statement that the tenant was a sexual assault victim and that sexual assault occurred on the premises during the 90-day period preceding the participant's request for the move. HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). When completing the HUD-50058, the family will continue to be coded VASH on line 2n unless the family has been moved to a regular voucher, in which case the code in 2n would be left blank. Call 1-888-LinkVet (546-5838) for all Veteran-related questions. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 17 0 R 20 0 R 21 0 R 23 0 R 24 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 30 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R 35 0 R 36 0 R 38 0 R 40 0 R 41 0 R 43 0 R 44 0 R 45 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 49 0 R 50 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> This collaborative program between HUD and VA combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help Veterans who are homeless and their families find and sustain permanent housing. This prototype edition of the 4 0 obj on The PHA can only terminate the family's assistance for program violations that occur after the family's admission to the voucher program. However, PHAs must consult with the partnering VAMC or DSP to ensure approval of the project. on Generally, to be eligible for support through the HUD-VASH program, veterans must be: VA healthcare eligible, Homeless or chronically homeless, and The initial PHA must follow its emergency transfer plan as described in 24 CFR 5.2005(e). Access VAs services for homeless and at-risk Veterans, available 24/7. Notably, the VASH program for veterans has no limit. Ending veteran homelessness is serious work, knowing every veteran experiencing homelessness in a community by name, Lynchburg, VA Vice-Mayor Beau Wright on Reaching Functional Zero for Veteran Homelessness, Preventing Housing Instability During COVID-19: Understanding Eviction Moratoriums and Rental Assistance. 153 Cong. HUD-VASH vouchers under this part are administered in accordance with the HCV tenant-based and project-based rental assistance regulations set forth at 24 CFR part 982 and 983, respectively. If you're interested, call 858-694-4808. rendition of the daily Federal Register on FederalRegister.gov does not HUD strongly encourages PHAs to exercise their discretion under 24 CFR 982.552(c)(2) and consider all relevant circumstances of the specific case, as well as including the role of the case manager and the impact that ongoing case management services can have on mitigating the conditions that led to the potential termination, prior to determining whether to terminate assistance. 1437f(o)(13)(B)), as amended by Section 106(a)(2) of HOTMA, is waived for HUD-VASH vouchers so that HUD-VASH units made available under a competitive PIH notice for HUD-VASH PBV units, are exempt from the PBV program limitation. The veteran escaping violence must be admitted to the VAMC or DSP's caseload. However, since the initial PHA must maintain records on all HUD-VASH families receiving case management services from its partnering VAMC or DSP, receiving PHAs without a HUD-VASH program must bill the initial PHA. If HUD-VASH vouchers go unused, they expire. Regarding verifying Social Security Numbers (SSN) for homeless veterans and their family members, an original document issued by a federal or state government agency which contains the name of the individual and the SSN of the individual along with other unique identifying information of the individual is acceptable in accordance with 24 CFR 5.216(g).
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