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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 330. Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency |
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Chapter 50. Section 8 Existing Housing Program Rules |
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Subchapter 15. Certificate/Voucher Issuance and Briefings [revoked] |
SECTION 330:50-15-5. Briefing packet
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- The documents and information provided in the briefing packets for both the Certificate and Voucher programs will comply with all HUD requirements. OHFA may include other information and/or materials which are not required by HUD. The family is provided with the following information and materials:(1) The term of the Certificate or Voucher, and OHFA policy for requesting extensions to the term of the Certificate or Voucher or suspensions of the Certificate/Voucher.(2) A description of the method used to calculate the assistance payment, information on Fair Market Rents (Certificate program), payment standards (Voucher program), and utility allowances.(3) How the maximum allowable rent is determined.(4) Guidance and materials to assist the family in selecting a unit, such as proximity to employment, public transportation, schools, shopping, and the accessibility of services. Guidance will also be provided to assist the family to evaluate the prospective unit, such as the condition, whether the rent is reasonable, average utility expense, energy efficiency, and security.(5) The boundaries of the geographical area in which the family may lease a unit including an explanation of portability.(6) The HUD lease addendum.(7) The Request for Lease Approval form, and a description of the procedure for requesting approval for a unit.(8) OHFA policy on providing information about families to prospective owners.(9) The Subsidy Standards, when and how exceptions are made and how the Certificate or Voucher size relates to the unit size selected.(10) The HUD brochure, "A Good Place to Live" on how to select a unit that complies with HQS.(11) The HUD brochure on lead-based paint.(12) Information on federal, State and local equal opportunity laws and the form for reporting suspected discrimination.(13) The Family Obligations under the program.(14) The grounds for termination of assistance because of family action or failure to act.(15) When OHFA is required to offer an informal hearing, how to request the hearing, and the hearing procedures.(16) Requirements for reporting changes between certifications.(17) Information on security deposits.(18) Landlord listing.