1715 Division Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 655-8530 Ph • (561) 832-8962 Fx
info@wpbha.org

SECTION 8 POLICY CHANGE NOTICE

Per HUD regulations if an owner fails to correct HQS deficiencies by the time specified by the WPBHA, HUD requires the WPBHA to abate housing assistance payment no later than the first month following the specified correction period (including any extension) [24 CFR 985.3(f)].No retroactive payments will be made to the owner for the period of the time the rent was abated. Owner rents are not abated as a result of HQS failures that are family’s responsibility.

Effective November 1, 2008, The West Palm Beach Housing Authority has added the following to our current policy of Abatement:

A “no show” by either tenant or landlord for the re-inspection after a failed inspection will be classified as a failure. At its sole discretion, the WPBHA may grant an extension in lieu of abatement for a period of time not to exceed [30] days. At the end of that time, if the work is not completed [or substantially completed] the WPBHA will begin the abatement.

Please be advised that either landlord or tenant or and adult must be available on the inspection date to meet with our inspector. Failure to do so will affect your payment.

Thank you for your continued participation in our program.

Mission Statement: To provide safe, decent and affordable public housing to persons and families with limited financial resources and to provide residents with access to programs, which will assist them in making the transition to greater financial security.