Waiver Provisions

(1) A Regional or Local Housing Authority may submit to the Department a request for approval of a waiver of any provision of 760 CMR 63.00 or another regulation promulgated by the Department pursuant to the PHID or RPHI Program Guidelines. A Regional or Local Housing Authority requesting such a waiver shall include in its Application, with respect to each requested waiver, an explanation of the reason for the waiver, including a demonstration that the additional regulatory relief is required to further the objectives of the PHID or RPHI Program and is otherwise necessary and appropriate. (2) The Department, in its discretion, may approve a waiver of any provision of 760 CMR 63.00 or another regulation promulgated by the Department if it determines that the waiver will further the objectives of the PHID or RPHI Program and will be consistent with the purpose of the PHID or RPHI legislation, 760 CMR 63.00, the PHID or RPHI Program Guidelines, and all applicable provisions of law. NON-TEXT PAGE