The form will streamline the process
and reduce burden on PHAs when submitting a market analysis as part
of a flat rent exception request in accordance with Notice PIH
2015-13(HA), which implements Section 238 of Title II of P.L.
113-235, the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Appropriations Act of 2015. Notice PIH 2015-13(HA) allows PHAs to
request flat rents that are based on the local rental market
conditions, when the PHA can demonstrate through a market analysis
that the FMRs are not reflective of the local market.
US Code:
42
USC 1437z2 Name of Law: United States Housing Act of 1937
US Code: 42 USC 1437z2 Name of Law: United
States Housing Act of 1937
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.