Notice2023-00805
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Choice Voucher Program and Tribal HUD-VASH, OMB Control No.: 2577-0169
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January 18, 2023
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Housing and Urban Development Department
Abstract
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days of public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 18, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2959-2962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00805]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Docket No. FR-7070-N-02]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Choice
Voucher Program and Tribal HUD-VASH, OMB Control No.: 2577-0169
AGENCY: Office of Policy Development and Research, Chief Data Officer,
HUD.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment
from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information.
The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days of
public comment.
DATES: Comments Due Date: February 17, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding
this proposal. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#87c8ced5c6d8f4f2e5eaeef4f4eee8e9c7e8eae5a9e2e8f7a9e0e8f1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2b6462796a74585e49464258584244456b444649054e445b054c445d">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular information collection by selecting
``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using
the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management
Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th
Street SW, Washington, DC 20410; email Colette Pollard at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b7f4d8dbd2c3c3d299e7d8dbdbd6c5d3f7dfc2d399d0d8c1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="35765a59504141501b655a5959544751755d40511b525a43">[email protected]</span></a> or telephone 202-402-3400. This is not a toll-
free number. HUD welcomes and is prepared to receive calls from
individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals
with speech or communication disabilities. To learn more about how to
make an accessible telephone call, please visit <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs">https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs</a>. Copies of
available
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documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Pollard.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is
seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in
Section A.
The Federal Register notice that solicited public comment on the
information collection for a period of 60 days was published on October
26, 2022 at 87 FR 64711.
A. Overview of Information Collection
Title of Information Collection: Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Program, Project-based Voucher (PBV) Program and Tribal HUD-VASH.
OMB Approval Number: 2577-0169.
Type of Request: Reinstatement, with change of previously approved
collection for which approval has expired.
Form Numbers: HUD-50164, HUD-52515, HUD-52517, HUD-52530A Part 1,
HUD-52530A Part 2, HUD-52530B Part 1, HUD-52530B Part 2, HUD-52530C,
HUD-52531A, HUD-52531B, HUD-52578B, HUD-52580, HUD-52580A, HUD-52641,
HUD-52641A, HUD-52642, HUD-52646, HUD-52649, HUD-52665, HUD-52667, HUD-
5980.
Description of the need for the information and proposed use:
Public housing agencies (PHAs) assist very low-income families to
lease housing on the private rental market. PHAs maintain records on
participant eligibility, unit acceptability, housing assistance
payments, and budget and payment documentation. PHAs may also project-
base a portion of their vouchers or use their vouchers under the
Homeownership option.
When new funding is available, PHAs provide information on their
qualifications and experience to administer additional vouchers or
provide specific funded services and HUD scores applications based on
the information required in the funding notice. The PHAs must establish
a utility allowance schedule for all utilities and other services.
Units must be inspected using HUD-prescribed forms to determine if the
units meet the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) of the HCV program.
After the PHA provides a briefing and information packet the family,
the PHA issues the family a voucher to search for a unit. When the
family finds a unit, they submit a Request for Tenancy Approval when it
finds a unit which is suitable for its needs. With approval from the
PHA, the family may move to another unit with continued assistance
using the same forms and process already described. If the family
exercises their right to port out of the PHA's jurisdiction, the
initial PHA will use a standardized form to submit portability
information to the receiving PHA who will also use the form for monthly
portability billing. PHAs and owners will enter into housing assistance
payments (HAP) contract that provides information on rents, payments,
certifications, notifications, and other HCV requirements. A Tenancy
Addendum for the HCV program is included in the HAP contract as well as
incorporated in the lease between the owner and the family. Families
that participate in the Homeownership option will execute a statement
regarding their responsibilities and execute contracts of sale
including an additional contract of sale for new construction units.
PHAs participating in the PBV program will enter into Agreements
with owners for developing projects, HAP contracts with owners of e
existing housing and New Construction/Rehabilitation projects, and a
Statement of Family Responsibilities with the family. A lease addendum
is executed between the family and the owner of a PBV project.
This information collection also includes the Tribal HUD-VA
Supportive Housing Program (Tribal HUD-VASH), which provides rental
assistance and supportive services to Native American veterans who are
Homeless or At Risk of Homelessness living on or near a reservation or
other Indian areas. Housing assistance under this program is made
available by grants to tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities
(TDHEs) that are eligible to receive Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG)
funding under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-
Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 4101) (NAHASDA). Tribes request Tenant-
Based and/or Project-Based Rental Assistance by the number of bedrooms
in a rental unit. Grants and renewal funds are awarded based on the
number rental units (Tenant-Based and Project-Based Rental Assistance)
approved by HUD. Grants include an additional amount for administrative
costs and eligible Homeless veterans receive case management services
through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Information collection
requirements for this demonstration program are based on the Federal
Register Notice, ``Implementation of the Tribal HUD-VA Supportive
Housing Program'' (FR 6091-N-01) and renewal funding criteria
established in PIH Notice 2018-10, ``Procedural Guidance for Tribal
HUD-VA Supportive Housing Renewal Grant Applications.''
The following changes were made to comply with current laws and to
fix typos:
(1) HUD-52641 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract and the
HUD-52641A Tenancy Addendum were updated to reflect requirements in the
Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2017 (Pub. L. 115-
174).
(2) HUD-52649 Statement of Homeownership Obligations was updated to
reflect the requirement in Housing Counseling: New Certification
Requirements (81 FR 90632 (Dec 14, 2016)).
(3) HUD-52531A Part 1: PBV Agreement to Enter into HAP Contract for
New Construction and Rehabilitation was updated to fix a typo.
(4) HUD-52530A Part 1 and HUD-52530B Part 1 were updated to reflect
changes made in the Implementation of the Fostering Stable Housing
Opportunities Amendments (87 FR 3570 (Jan. 24, 2022)). The term
``designated'' was changed to ``contracted'' per PIH Notice 2017-21
Implementation Guidance: Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
2016 (HOTMA)--Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project-Based Voucher
(PBV) Provisions, Attachment E. A few typos were also corrected.
(5) When referring to discrimination based on sex, added
``including sexual orientation and gender identity'' in parentheses to
clarify that protections are provided under the Fair Housing Act. This
change was made to the following forms: HUD-52641 HAP Contract, HUD-
52641A Tenancy Addendum, HUD-52642 Manufactured Home Space Rental HAP
Contract, HUD-52530A PBV HAP Contract New Construction Part 2, HUD-
52530B PBV HAP Contract Existing Housing Part 2, HUD-52530C PBV Tenancy
Addendum, HUD-52531B Agreement to Enter in a HAP Contract Part 1, HUD-
52578B PBV Statement of Family Responsibilities.
(6) Reformatted the HUD-52646 Voucher and the HUD-5980 Tribal HUD-
VASH Leasing Performance Report to ensure the forms are 508 compliant.
(7) Updated PRA Burden Statements and the Privacy Act Statements to
ensure inclusion of required components.
(8) Added language near the signature line on several forms to
notify those signing the forms of the penalty for providing false
information.
(9) Added required language related to the Violence Against Women
Act to the HUD-52642 Manufactured Home Space Rental HAP Contract.
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Respondents: State and Local Governments, Tribes and TDHEs, owners
of rental housing.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,244 PHAs and Tribal HUD-VASH
grantees.
Estimated Number of Responses: 5,762,595.
Frequency of Response: Varies by form.
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Number of Responses per Total annual Hours per
Description respondents respondent responses response Total hours
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Application (HUD-52515)......... 300.00 1.00 300.00 5.00 1,500.00
Application for Federal 300.00 1.00 300.00 0.75 225.00
Assistance (SF-424) \1\........
Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/ 300.00 1.00 300.00 0.08 24.00
Update Report (HUD-2880) \2\...
Acknowledgement of Application 300.00 1.00 300.00 0.08 24.00
Receipt (HUD-2993) \3\.........
Certification of Consistency 300.00 1.00 300.00 0.08 24.00
with the Consolidated Plan (HUD-
2991) \4\......................
Disclosure of Lobbying 300.00 1.00 300.00 0.08 24.00
Activities (SF-LLL)............
Tenant-Furnished Utilities (HUD- 2,192.00 350.00 767,200.00 0.25 191,800.00
52667).........................
Inspection Checklist (HUD-52580 2,192.00 950.00 2,082,400.00 0.50 1,041,200.00
and 52580-A)...................
Inspection Form (HUD-52580A).... 2,192.00 950.00 2,082,400.00 0.25 520,600.00
Request for Tenancy Approval 2,192.00 55.00 120,560.00 0.50 60,280.00
(HUD-52517)....................
Notice of Unit Approval/Denial.. 2,192.00 55.00 120,560.00 0.50 60,280.00
Voucher (HUD-52646)............. 2,192.00 60.00 131,520.00 0.05 6,576.00
Information Packet.............. 2,192.00 55.00 120,560.00 1.00 120,560.00
PHA Information to Owner about 2,192.00 55.00 120,560.00 0.50 60,280.00
tenant.........................
Portability Information (HUD- 2,192.00 10.00 21,920.00 0.50 10,960.00
52665).........................
PHA Notification to Field Office 400.00 1.00 400.00 0.50 200.00
of Insufficient Funds for
portability moves..............
HAP Contracts (HUD-52641, 52641- 2,192.00 65.00 142,480.00 0.50 71,240.00
A, 52642, 52642)...............
Statement of Homeowner 100.00 10.00 1,000.00 0.25 250.00
Obligation (HUD-52649).........
Homeownership: Required Contract 100.00 10.00 1,000.00 0.25 250.00
of Sale Provisions.............
PHA PBV Public Notice of RFP.... 200.00 1.00 200.00 1.00 200.00
PHA PBV Notice of Owner 200.00 1.00 200.00 0.50 100.00
Selection......................
PBV Agreement to enter into a 100.00 1.00 100.00 0.50 50.00
HAP Contract (HUD-52531A and B)
PBV NC/R HAP Contract (HUD- 100.00 1.00 100.00 2.00 200.00
52530A, Part 1 & 2)............
PBV Existing HAP Contract (HUD- 100.00 1.00 100.00 2.00 200.00
52530B, Part 1 & 2)............
PBV Tenancy Addendum (HUD- 650.00 33.00 21,450.00 0.25 5,362.50
52530C)........................
PBV Statement of Family 650.00 33.00 21,450.00 0.25 5,362.50
Responsibilities (HUD-52578B)..
PHA Notice of Intent to Project- 218.00 1.00 218.00 1.00 218.00
Base Vouchers to FO............
Owner Request to HUD FO for 20.00 1.00 20.00 1.00 20.00
Approval to Terminate PBV HAP
Contract.......................
Owner Notice to FO and tenants 20.00 30.00 600.00 0.25 150.00
to Terminate PBV HAP Contract..
Legal Opinion that PHA's unit/ 350.00 1.00 350.00 1.00 350.00
project is no longer PHA-owned.
Notification to Field Office of 500.00 1.00 500.00 1.00 500.00
change in ownership if project
becomes PHA-owned..............
Joint PHA/Independent entity 90.00 1.00 90.00 0.50 45.00
certification regarding no
legal, financial, other ties...
Certification regarding 800.00 1.00 800.00 0.50 400.00
previously approved independent
entity.........................
Notice of Rent reasonableness 150.00 3.00 450.00 2.00 900.00
determinations completed by
independent entity.............
Notice of Review of PBV 90.00 2.00 180.00 3.00 540.00
selection process by
independent entity.............
Waikoloa Maneuver Area public 100.00 1.00 100.00 0.30 30.00
notice (HUD-50164).............
FUP Statement of Need........... 300.00 1.00 300.00 2.00 600.00
FUP Memorandum of Understanding. 300.00 1.00 300.00 5.00 1,500.00
FUP Evidence of a self- 175.00 1.00 175.00 0.50 88.00
sufficiency program............
HUD-VASH VAMC letter of support. 50.00 1.00 50.00 5.00 250.00
HUD-VASH signed formal agreement 50.00 1.00 50.00 6.00 300.00
HUD-VASH boundary description... 50.00 1.00 50.00 0.50 25.00
New Inspection Protocol......... 350.00 1.00 350.00 0.50 175.00
Tribal HUD-VASH application 26.00 1.00 26.00 8.00 208.00
materials......................
Tribal HUD-VASH Leasing 26.00 1.00 26.00 1.00 26.00
Performance Report (HUD-5980)..
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Totals...................... 2,244 1,853.00 5,762,595.00 57.17 2,164,096.50
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\1\ This form is included in another PRA (OMB 2501-0032). The additional burden hours for the voucher program
are included in this application (4040-0004).
\2\ This form is included in another PRA (OMB 2501-0032). The additional burden hours for the voucher program
are included in this application (2510-0011).
\3\ This form is included in another PRA (OMB 2501-0032). The additional burden hours for the voucher program
are included in this application (2577-0259).
\4\ This form is included in another PRA (OMB 2501-0032). The additional burden hours for the voucher program
are included in this application (2506-0112).
Average Hours per Response: 1.24.
Total Estimated Burdens Hours: 2,164,096.50.
B. Solicitation of Public Comment
This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and
affected parties concerning the collection of information described in
Section A on the following:
(1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.
(5) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to
these questions.
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C. Authority
Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35.
Colette Pollard,
Department Reports Management Officer, Office of Policy Development and
Research, Chief Data Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-00805 Filed 1-17-23; 8:45 am]
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