PHAs to Reimburse Nationwide Class of Enhanced Voucher Holders

This NHLP Housing Law Bulletin article is from Nov.-Dec. 2005. As a result of the settlement of a nationwide class action challenging the failure of HUD to adjust voucher subsidies provided after certain mortgage prepayments during the late 1990s, public housing authorities should now be taking steps to identify and reimburse affected class members. HUD has issued two notices advising public housing agencies of the settlement and their duties to identify tenants who should have received subsidy adjustments and provide them with lump„sum reimbursements or rent credits. This article provides a step-by-step process for local housing advocates who are helping affected tenants seek reimbursement.