Housing Voucher Programs - Policy and Procedures Manual

Chapter XIII Sections

1. Reporting Absences to MSHDA
2. Absence from the Unit
3. Absence Due to Medical Reasons
4. Absence Due to Full-Time Student Status
5. Absence Due to Incarceration
6. Absence Due to Military Service
7. Absence of Children Due to Foster Care Placement
8. Absence of Entire Family
9. Caretaker for Children
10. Visitors
11. Reporting Additions to Owners and MSHDA
12. Verification of Permanent Absence of a Family Member
13. Verification of Change in Family Composition
14. Definitions
15. Applicable Forms List

Chapter XIII: Absences From Unit

Effective: December 2003

Introduction

Families are required to notify MSHDA before they move out of a unit and give MSHDA information about any family absence from the unit. In cases where the family has moved out of the unit, MSHDA will terminate their rental assistance in accordance with the appropriate termination procedures outlined in Chapter XV of the Existing Housing Policy/Procedure Manual.

The head of household is responsible for reporting changes in family composition. In accordance with this policy, MSHDA evaluates absences from the unit and makes a determination whether participants stay on, or are terminated from, the program.

Section A: Reporting Absences to MSHDA

• Participants must report to MSHDA, in writing, when a family member leaves the household, within 14 calendar days of the change and certify whether the member is temporarily absent or permanently absent.
• The assigned Housing Agent (HA) conducts an interim re-examination in accordance with policy.