RAD Information for Public Housing Residents

What rights do residents have in a RAD conversion?

When a public housing authority (PHA) converts under RAD to multifamily housing, the rights of residents are upheld. These include the right to remain at the property after a conversion, or the right to return if residents are temporarily relocated due to construction or rehab at the property, the right to maintain an affordable rent (30% of income), the right to organize, and new rights like the option to request a mobile voucher (“choice mobility”), as well as others outlined in more detail in our fact sheets (available in 8 languages). This page includes valuable resources for residents and other stakeholders that aim to provide clear guidance, best practices, and resources.

Education Zone

Choose a topic of interest.

RAD 101 Video: The short video below describes the overall RAD process through a reenactment of a resident experience. We recommend this for anyone curious about RAD, as well as something that could be showed at a resident meeting. (The Spanish version is also available.)

Fact Sheets: We have developed 15 fact sheets on topics such as resident engagement, grievance rights, relocation, and leases. We encourage program participants to read these and share at resident meetings. They are available in 8 languages.

RAD Resident Engagement Video: This short video describes how residents can be involved and provide feedback during the planning of a RAD conversion.

RAD Rents and Leases Video: This short video explains tenants' rents and leasing rights when the property they live in has gone through a RAD conversion.

Have questions or a complaint about a RAD conversion?

Residents, advocates, or other interested parties can submit inquiries or complaints regarding resident rights or impacts during a RAD conversion.

Submit an inquiry

New RAD Resident Videos Out Now!

To learn more about RAD public housing, view these videos to get an overall understanding of the program.

RAD Resident Engagement

RAD Rents and Leases

RAD Stories

The "stories" features residents and their experiences with the RAD process, the transition of moving into their new homes, how redevelopment has benefited the community, and much more. Scroll through and check out the short videos, "RAD Stories."

[Celia from Ventura, 'People asked a lot of questions…'] Celia from Ventura, “People asked a lot of questions…”

[Lillian from Brenham, 'They felt like they had something that was their own…'] Lillian from Brenham, “They felt like they had something that was their own…”

[Earl from Wilmington, 'To this day, I thank her for that…'] Earl from Wilmington, “To this day, I thank her for that…”

[Katherine from Ventura, 'You’ll meet all your neighbors…'] Katherine from Ventura, “You’ll meet all your neighbors…”

[Franzella from Salisbury, 'My mouth just dropped…'] Franzella from Salisbury, “My mouth just dropped…”

[Linda from Wilmington, 'You certainly feel safe…'] Linda from Wilmington, “You certainly feel safe…”

[Maritza from Wilmington, 'It's just the community. It's wonderful.'] Miritza from Wilmington, “It's just the community. It's wonderful.”

[Tabitha from Ypsilanti, 'It lifts you up a little bit.'] Tabitha from Ypsilanti, “It lifts you up a little bit.”

[William from Wilmington, 'This is good living here…'] William from Wilmington, “This is good living here…”

[Flora from Salisbury, 'It was just beautiful…'] Flora from Salisbury, “It was just beautiful…”

[Wanda from Brenham, 'This is not like any housing you know of…'] Wanda from Brenham, “This is not like any housing you know of…”

Other Resources

In addition to our animated videos, fact sheets, and inquiry page, we have a variety of other resources catered to different audiences and program needs.

Select a Resource.

RAD Resident Rights Overview | Transcript (Updated Sep. 2024)

Sample Resident Information Notice (RIN)

Choice Mobility Guidebook

RAD Resource Desk Document Library

Coming Soon! Sample Resident Meeting PowerPoint (to be conformed to specific conversion)

Check Out Our Resident Pages or Contact Us

Public Housing Residents

Mod Rehab & PRAC Residents

Resident Experience Photo Essays