Cal. Civ. Code § 0770-01-05-.03
OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM.
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The program is designed to assist low-income families of all ethnic backgrounds in obtaining affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary rental housing units of their choice that meet Housing Quality Standards (HQS), while promoting fair housing and providing an incentive to private-property owners to rent to low-income families at reasonable rents through subsidy vouchers. Authority: T.C.A. §§ 13-23-104 and 13-23-115(18), 42 U.S.C. § 1437, and 24 C.F.R., Part 982. Administrative History: Original rule filed May 16, 1980; effective June 30, 1980. Repeal and new rule filed September 28, 2004; effective December 12, 2004. Repeal and new rule filed June 4, 2015; effective September 2, 2015.
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.03 sets out the overarching objective of Tennessee's housing voucher program: to help low-income families of all backgrounds access affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary rental housing that meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS). The program uses subsidy vouchers to give participating families a degree of choice in where they live, while also encouraging private landlords to make units available at reasonable rents. Fair housing principles are embedded in the program's stated goals.
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Under Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.03, the voucher program is structured to offer private-property owners a financial incentive—subsidy payments—in exchange for renting to low-income families at reasonable rents. Operators who participate generally ensure their units meet Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and comply with fair housing requirements, which are core commitments of the program. Understanding this foundational objective can help property owners contextualize the compliance expectations that flow from the broader regulatory framework.
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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq. § 0770-01-05-.03 establishes that the voucher program is intended to give low-income families genuine choice in selecting rental housing that is affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary, regardless of ethnic background. Tenants participating in the program have a right to housing that meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS), and fair housing protections are a stated component of the program's design. Those who believe the program's objectives are not being honored may consider reaching out to their local housing authority or a 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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