Protections for Program Participants

Federal law offers protections to Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program participants who:

• Have a disability
• Are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking
• Need a translator because of Limited English Proficiency

A participant can learn more details about these protections by clicking the following links:

Reasonable Accommodation 

Violence Against Women Act

Notice of Rights and Responsibilities

Language Access Plan

Forms and Documents

SDHC VAWA Notice of Occupancy Rights

HUD Form 5382: Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking, and Alternate Documentation

Reasonable Accommodation Request Form-General

Reasonable Accommodation Request Form-Additional Bedroom

Reasonable Accommodation Request Form-Exception to Move

Reasonable Accommodation Request Form-Exception to Payment Standard

Reasonable Accommodation Request Form-Live-In Aide