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Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
LIHTC and HOME projects must comply with VAWA. HUD has issued guidance for its cover-programs. Owners and management agents should review the policies, procedures, and forms developed by HUD in determining how to comply with VAWA at their LIHTC project(s), as the IRS has not provided guidance.
Complete and Submit the following form to your assigned MSHDA Compliance Analyst for approval of emergency transfers in MSHDA HOME assisted units:
10/18 VAWA Emergency Transfer Request for MSHDA HOME Tenant (PDF)
Federal Register:
11/16 VAWA Reauthorization Act 2013 Final Rule (PDF)
VAWA Final Rule Appendices
VAWA appendices apply to Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking:
06/17 Appx. A: Notice of Occupancy Rights Under VAWA (PDF)
06/17 Appx. A: Notice of Occupancy Rights Under VAWA (Word)
06/17 Appx. B: Model Emergency Transfer Plan for VAWA (PDF)
06/17 Appx. B: Model Emergency Transfer Plan for VAWA (Word)
06/17 Appx. C: Certification of VAWA and Alternate Documentation (PDF)
06/17 Appx. C: Certification of VAWA and Alternate Documentation (Word)
06/17 Appx. D: Emergency Transfer Request for Certain Victims of VAWA (PDF)
06/17 Appx. D: Emergency Transfer Request for Certain Victims of VAWA (Word)
Link To HUD Website:
For any changes to the HUD VAWA Forms, please check the HUD Website.
06/17 HUD VAWA Guidance for Owners and Management Agents
06/17 VAWA 2013 Lease Addendum