HUD HCV Guidebook § 4.11
Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) (HUD HCV Guidebook)
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HUD-VASH vouchers are excluded from the SEMAP leasing indicator.17
Under HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook § 4.11, vouchers issued through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program are carved out from the leasing performance indicator used in the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP). This means that when a Public Housing Authority's leasing rate is evaluated under SEMAP, HUD-VASH vouchers do not count toward or against that metric. The exclusion reflects the specialized, supportive-service nature of HUD-VASH vouchers compared to standard Housing Choice Vouchers.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who lease units to HUD-VASH voucher holders should be aware that, under § 4.11, those vouchers are treated differently in the SEMAP scoring framework that HUD uses to assess a Public Housing Authority's performance. Because HUD-VASH vouchers are excluded from the leasing indicator, a compliant operator generally keeps separate records distinguishing HUD-VASH tenancies from standard Housing Choice Voucher tenancies when communicating with the administering PHA. Understanding this distinction can help operators accurately interpret PHA performance reports and any related administrative communications.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Veterans and other individuals holding HUD-VASH vouchers should know that, per § 4.11, their vouchers are excluded from the SEMAP leasing indicator used to grade Public Housing Authority performance. This exclusion is an administrative classification and does not diminish the housing rights or protections that come with a HUD-VASH voucher. Tenants who have questions about how their voucher is being administered can contact their local PHA, reach out to a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with the HUD-VASH program.
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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