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Your VAWA Certification (Form HUD-5382), Explained
Also called: VAWA Certification form
Last reviewed 2026-07-08
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What this notice usually means
Form HUD-5382 documents domestic violence protected status. You can submit it if a housing authority asks for proof during a denial or eviction. It usually comes with the required notice of occupancy rights.
What to do now
- 1
Confirm you were asked for this specific form
A housing authority must ask before requiring this form. Check what your own paperwork requests.
- 2
Complete the form or provide alternative documentation
You can complete HUD-5382. Or provide a police report, court order, or a professional's statement.
- 3
Submit it within the requested time
Return the form within the deadline given. VAWA protections must be raised in a timely way to affect a pending action.
- 4
Call your housing authority or a domestic violence hotline
Call the number on your notice, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, for help.
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Sources
- HUD.gov (Public Housing Occupancy Guidebook)Retrieved 2026-07-07
Last reviewed 2026-07-08
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