PIH Notice 2012-34: Waiting List Administration

Summary:  The purpose of HUD’s Notice (PIH NOtice 2012-34) is to provide guidance on the administration of a Public Housing Agency’s (PHA) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing (PH) waiting lists, on the topics of opening the waiting list, applicant selection, placing applicants on the waiting list, and outreach. HUD's notice does not provide guidance on all aspects of waiting list administration nor does it comprehensively address all waiting list requirements, such as fair housing requirements. For additional details, PHAs should review HCV regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 982 Subpart E and PH regulations at 24 C.F.R. § 960.206, as well as the HCV and PH occupancy guidebooks found on HUD’s website.

Publication Issuance Date:  August 13, 2012.  Effective until amended, superseded, or rescinded.

View the notice here.