In the annual activities of the HCV program, which activity is NOT typically included?

In the context of the annual activities of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, the correct answer focuses on the activities that occur regularly within the program's administration. Initial lease-up refers to the process when a new family first leases a unit under the HCV program. This is not an annual or routine activity but rather a one-time event for each new participant entering the program.

In contrast, rent adjustments are typically performed annually to ensure that the rent charged reflects the current market conditions as well as to determine tenant contributions to rent based on updated income information. HQS inspections are routine assessments conducted at least annually to ensure that housing units meet the required standards set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Interim recertifications are also part of the annual process, allowing for adjustments in the tenant's rental assistance based on changes in income or family composition throughout the year.

Thus, the activity that is not typically included as part of the annual activities within the HCV program is the initial lease-up, as it is an event associated with a family's entry into the program rather than a recurring annual task.