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HUD/HUDSEC | RIN: 2501-AD71 | Publication ID: Spring 2016 |
Title: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013: Implementation in HUD Housing Programs (FR-5720) | |
Abstract:
This final rule implements in HUD’s regulations the requirements of the 2013 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which applies for all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and which must be applied consistent with all nondiscrimination and fair housing requirements. The 2013 reauthorization (VAWA 2013) expands housing protections to HUD programs beyond HUD’s public housing program and HUD’s tenant-based and project-based Section 8 programs (collectively, the Section 8 programs) that were covered by the 2005 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA 2005). Additionally, the 2013 law provides enhanced protections and options for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Specifically, this rule amends HUD’s generally applicable regulations, HUD’s regulations for the public housing and Section 8 programs that already pertain to VAWA, and the regulations of programs newly covered by VAWA 2013. In addition to this final rule, HUD is also publishing a notice titled the Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act (Notice of Occupancy Rights) that certain housing providers must give to tenants and applicants to ensure they are aware of their rights under VAWA and these implementing regulations, a model emergency transfer plan that may be used by housing providers to develop their own emergency transfer plans, a model emergency transfer request form that housing providers could provide to tenants requesting an emergency transfer under these regulations, and a new certification form for documenting incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking that must be used by housing providers. This rule reflects the statutory changes made by VAWA 2013, as well as HUD’s understanding of the importance of providing housing protections and rights to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. By increasing opportunities for all individuals to live in safe housing, this will reduce the risk of homelessness and further HUD’s mission of utilizing housing to improve quality of life. |
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Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5 24 CFR 92 24 CFR 93 24 CFR 200 24 CFR 247 24 CFR 574 24 CFR 576 24 CFR 578 24 CFR 880 24 CFR 882 24 CFR 883 24 CFR 884 24 CFR 886 24 CFR 891 24 CFR 905 24 CFR 960 24 CFR 966 24 CFR 982 24 CFR 983 | |
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1437a,c,d,f 42 U.S.C. 1437n 42 U.S.C. 3535(d) sec 327, Pub. L.109-115,119 Stat 2936 42 U.S.C. 14043e et sec 601, Pub. L. 11304, 127 Stat 101 |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Kevin Solarte Special Assistant, Homeless Policy Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of the Secretary 451 7th Street SW., Room 10236, Washington, DC 20410 Phone:202 402-2693 |