The form will streamline the process and reduce burden on PHAs when submitting a market analysis as part of a flat rent exception request in accordance with Notice PIH 2015-13(HA), which implements Section 238 of Title II of P.L. 113-235, the Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2015. Notice PIH 2015-13(HA) allows PHAs to request flat rents that are based on the local rental market conditions, when the PHA can demonstrate through a market analysis that the FMRs are not reflective of the local market.
US Code:
42 USC 1437z2
Name of Law: United States Housing Act of 1937
US Code: 42 USC 1437z2 Name of Law: United States Housing Act of 1937
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(ii) Use of information;
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