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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)


The following documents and forms can be found on the HUD VAWA webpage:

Federal Register:

HUD, Federal Register Notice: The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022: Overview of Applicability to HUD (January 4, 2023)

VAWA Final Rule Appendices

VAWA appendices apply to Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking:

Notice of Occupancy Rights Under VAWA
Model Emergency Transfer Plan for VAWA
Certification of VAWA and Alternate Documentation
Emergency Transfer Request for Certain Victims of VAWA

The HUD Section 8 VAWA Lease Addendum can be found at the bottom of the following HUD "Your Rights Under VAWA" webpage.