Also, if you or an affiliated individual of yours is or has been the victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by a member of your household or any guest, you may not be denied rental assistance or occupancy rights at HUD Funded Communities solely on the basis of criminal activity directly relating to that domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. If you are otherwise qualified for assistance at HUD Funded Communities you may not be denied assistance, terminated from participation, or be evicted from your rental housing because you are or have been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. If you are otherwise qualified for occupancy or assistance at HUD Funded Communities you cannot be denied admission or denied assistance because you are or have been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. You can fill out this form to show that you are or have been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and that you wish to use your rights under VAWA.” A HUD-approved certification form is attached to this notice. This notice explains your rights under VAWA. At HUD Funded Communities VAWA rights are applicable to all applicants, tenants, and household members at HUD Funded Communities.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the Federal agency that oversees that the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program is in compliance with VAWA.

VAWA protections are not only available to women, but are available equally to all individuals regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

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