District Of Columbia § 6-226(Perm) - Rent Supplement Program: establishment of program and distribution of funds.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 6-226(Perm) — Rent Supplement Program: establishment of program and distribution of funds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-226(Perm). Rent Supplement Program: establishment of program and distribution of funds.
6-226(Perm)*NOTE: This codification is the most current, due to recent law changes. To see the current law (including emergency and temporary legislation, if relevant) click this link: *
The Rent Supplement Program is established to provide housing assistance to extremely low-income District residents, including those who are homeless and those in need of supportive services, such as elderly individuals or those with disabilities. The funding of this program is subject to appropriation. Rent Supplement Program assistance shall not constitute an entitlement.
Except as otherwise provided in this act, the Authority shall award the funds appropriated for the Rent Supplement Program's sponsor-based voucher assistance.
The Department of Housing and Community Development shall award the funds appropriated for the Rent Supplement Program's project-based voucher assistance.
The Authority shall award the funds appropriated for ongoing tenant-based Rent Supplement Program voucher assistance.
The Authority shall award the funds appropriated for new tenant-based voucher assistance, including funds transferred by the Department of Human Services to the District of Columbia Housing Authority for the purposes of providing tenant-based voucher assistance.
Except as otherwise provided in District law, the Authority shall administer the Rent Supplement Program according to the same policies and procedures as the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program, including any administrative plan regulations that the Authority promulgates pursuant to federal law, as applicable. The Authority shall promulgate any additional rules, which are specific to the Rent Supplement Program and are needed to conform to District law, including the eligibility requirements in and the limitation to extremely low-income households. Such additional rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. Nothing in this subsection shall be interpreted to limit the applicability of prior to the promulgation of such additional rules.
Repealed.
Repealed.
Annotations
Short title: Section 2031 of provided that subtitle D of title II of the act may be cited as “Rent Supplement Prioritization and Funding Act of 2011”.
Short title: Section 2240 of provided that subtitle Y of title II of the act may be cited as the “Local Rent Supplement Amendment Act of 2009”.
Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 6-226(Perm)
What does D.C. Code § 6-226(Perm) cover?
Section 6-226(Perm) ("Rent Supplement Program: establishment of program and distribution of funds.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite District Of Columbia § 6-226(Perm)?
A common citation format is "D.C. Code § 6-226(Perm)" (District Of Columbia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of District Of Columbia law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the District Of Columbia official source linked on this page or consult a licensed District Of Columbia attorney.
How does District Of Columbia § 6-226(Perm) apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in District Of Columbia can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in District Of Columbia.