When AHP units also have other Federal funds, such as Tax Credits or HOME, and the rent limits and occupancy rules of the overlapping programs differ, what rules should be followed?
You must comply with all the rules for all programs. Generally speaking, you can accomplish this by following the most restrictive rule. For example, if HOME or Tax Credits set a lower maximum rent than AHP or requires a utility allowance adjustment, adhering to the more restrictive program rules will also yield compliance with AHP rent limits. There may be times when rules appear to conflict — particularly in situations of over income tenants and unit turnover. In such cases, contact your monitoring agency for guidance.
