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HUD HCV Guidebook § 2.9

Documenting the Rent Reasonableness Decision (HUD HCV Guidebook)

HUD guidance — not codified law
In Force
Verified 9/25/2026 · Next check 10/2/2026
effective 9/25/2026FederalSection 8 HCV

Operative Text

HUD HCV Guidebook § 2.9
In each case where the PHA is required to determine rent reasonableness, the PHA may want to document its
decision and the basis for it (i.e., information on the unassisted units compared) in the tenant’s file, including
who conducted the rent reasonableness determination and when. The determination must19 be made before
the PHA approves the initial rent to owner, or any owner request to increase the rent.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim

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Related Rules

§ 888.113
§ 888.113 Fair market rents for existing housing: Methodology.
§ 888.115
§ 888.115 Fair market rents for existing housing: Manner of publication.
§ 5.512
§ 5.512 Verification of eligible immigration status.

Source Information

Source:https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/HCV_Guidebook_Rent Reasonableness_updated_Sept 2020.pdf
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