Okla. Admin. Code § 330 § 330:70-1-5
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The following words and terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Additional capitalized terms used in the Contract Administration Program are defined in the Federal Register, Volume 64, Number 96, 27357 (5/19/99), amendment no. 1 (8/2/99) and amendment no. 2 (11/15/99). When a conflict exists between the following definitions and the Federal Register, the Federal Register shall control. "ACC" means the Annual Contributions Contract awarded to OHFA by HUD. "Administrative Fees" refer to the fees paid to OHFA by HUD under the ACC. "Contract Administration Program" means the federal (HUD) Performance Based Contract Administration Program administered by OHFA pursuant to the ACC. "Covered individual or entity" means an individual or entity that is a member of any of the following classes:(A) a member, officer or director of OHFA, or other OHFA official with administrative functions or responsibility concerning contract administration under the ACC. (B) an employee of OHFA. (C) an OHFA contractor, subcontractor or agent with administrative functions or responsibility concerning contract administration under the ACC, or any principal or other interested party of such contractor, subcontractor or agent. (D) an individual who has administrative functions or responsibility concerning contract administration under the ACC, including an employee of an OHFA contractor, subcontractor or agent. (E) a public official, member of a governing body, or State or local legislator, who exercises functions or responsibilities concerning contract administration under the ACC. "Covered Units" means the Section 8 assisted units under HAP contracts assigned to OHFA for contract administration under the ACC during the ACC term. "Guidebook" refers to the current and published HUD manual for the Contract Administration Program, as may be amended from time to time. "HAP" means Housing Assistance Payment. "HUD" means the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. "Immediate family member" means the spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sister, or brother of any covered individual. "OHFA" means Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. "Owner(s)" means the property owner(s) of covered units receiving project-based Section 8 assistance payments. "Performance Based Contract Administrator" means a PHA administering the Contract Administration Program pursuant to an ACC. OHFA is the Performance Based Contract Administrator for the State. "PHA" means "public housing agency" as defined in Section 3 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)(6)). "Program Center" means the HUD Office of Oklahoma City. "Section 8" means Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f). "Service Area" means the area where OHFA provides contract administration services under the ACC. "State" means the State of Oklahoma. "Voucher" means a request submitted to OHFA from a project-based Section 8 owner for payment of eligible covered units. The format of the owner's submission must be an electronic file followed by a mailed copy with the owner's original signature.
Oklahoma Administrative Code § 330:70-1-5 establishes the official definitions for terms used throughout the Chapter governing Oklahoma's Contract Administration Program for Section 8 housing. Key terms such as 'Covered Units,' 'HAP,' 'OHFA,' and 'Owner' are given precise meanings that apply consistently across all related rules. Where any definition in this section conflicts with the Federal Register (Volume 64, Number 96, and its amendments), the Federal Register's definition takes precedence. This provision does not create rights or obligations on its own but shapes how all other rules in the Chapter are interpreted.
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Property owners receiving project-based Section 8 assistance payments should familiarize themselves with the definitions in § 330:70-1-5, as these terms govern how their obligations and entitlements are interpreted throughout the Chapter. Under this provision, 'Owner' specifically refers to property owners of covered units receiving project-based Section 8 assistance, and 'Voucher' describes the required format for payment requests—an electronic file followed by a mailed copy bearing the owner's original signature. Compliant operators generally ensure that their payment submissions and communications with OHFA align with these defined terms to avoid processing delays or compliance issues.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Section 8 assisted housing in Oklahoma should be aware that § 330:70-1-5 defines the foundational terms—such as 'Covered Units' and 'HAP'—that shape how the Contract Administration Program operates and how their housing assistance is administered. Understanding that OHFA serves as the Performance Based Contract Administrator, operating under oversight from HUD's Oklahoma City Program Center, can help tenants identify the appropriate bodies if concerns arise about their housing assistance. Tenants who believe their rights under the Section 8 program are not being upheld may consider reaching out to OHFA, HUD, or a local tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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