Guidance for Property Owners and Managers
The Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) program follows HUD’s Handbook 4350.3 for occupancy requirements, with specific exceptions outlined by HUD Notice H 2013-24. This ensures that the program remains flexible and responsive to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Key Occupancy Guidelines
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Primary Reference: HUD Handbook 4350.3 – Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs
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Exceptions Apply: Certain paragraphs of the handbook do not apply to the 811 PRA program. These are detailed below.
Not Applicable Handbook Sections
Chapter 3 – Eligibility
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3-7: Income limit exceptions for Section 8 do not apply
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3-8: Over-income applicants are not admitted
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3-12: Restrictions on assistance to noncitizens are modified
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3-18 to 3-20: Elderly project eligibility rules do not apply to PRA
Chapters 2 & 4 – Marketing
- Affirmative marketing requirements are replaced
by HUD Notice H 2013-24, Section IV.B
Chapter 5 – Rent Calculations
- 5-28: Double occupancy in group homes – not applicable 5-29: BMIR rent calculations – not applicable
Chapter 8 – Termination
- 8-7: Termination based on citizenship/immigration status is modified
Chapter 9 – Income Verification
- This chapter is obsolete and replaced by: Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) guidance MAT User Guide TRACS Release 202D HUD Handbook 4350.1, Chapter 7 Special Claims Processing Guide (HSG-06-01)
Contact Information
OHCS HUD 811 Program Analyst: Melinda Alfaro,
melinda.alfaro@hcs.oregon.gov
ODDS Contact: Heather Smith,
heather.m.smith@dhsoha.state.or.us
OHA/AMH Information