Housing Voucher Programs - Policy and Procedures Manual

Chapter XIII Sections

1. Definitions
2. Reporting Absences to MSHDA
3. Absence from the Unit
4. Absences Due to Death
5. Absence Due to Medical Reasons
6. Absence Due to Full-Time Student Status
7. Absence Due to Incarceration
8. Absence Due to Military Service
9. Absence of Child(ren) Due to Foster Care Placement
10. Absence of Entire Family
11. Caretaker for Children
12. Verification of Permanent Absence of a Family Member
13. Applicable Forms List

Chapter XIII: Absences From Unit

Section B: 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 24 CFR 982.551(h)(3). The family must supply any information or certification requested by MSHDA related to the absence from the unit. 24 CFR 982.312(d)(1)

The assigned Housing Agent (HA) conducts an interim re-examination in accordance with policy.