7700. INTRODUCTION

7700 INTRODUCTION 7700.1 This § 7700 explains DCHA’s transfer policy, based on HUD regulations, HUD guidance, and DCHA policy decisions. 7700.2 This § 7700 describes DCHA policies related to transfers in four (4) parts: Section 7701, Emergency Transfers, describes emergency transfers, emergency transfer procedures, and payment of transfer costs; Section 7702, DCHA Required Transfers, describes types of transfers that may be required by DCHA, notice requirements, and payment of transfer costs; Section 7703, Transfers Requested by Residents, describes types of transfers that may be requested by residents, eligibility requirements, security deposits, payment of transfer costs, and handling of transfer requests; and Section 7704, Transfer Processing, describes creating a waiting list, prioritizing transfer requests, the unit offer policy, examples of good cause, deconcentration, transferring to another development, and reexamination. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 007351 (May 15, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Housing 14 DCMR § 7700