Housing Voucher Programs - Policy and Procedures Manual

Chapter VI Sections

1. Required Initial Verifications
2. Family Locates Unit
3. Eligibility of Unit
4. Landlord Screening/Selection of Tenant
5. Landlord Registration Requirements and Procedures
6. Owner Disapproval and Restrictions
7. Affordability (40%) Cap
8. Rent Reasonableness
9. Inspection
10. Lease Requirements
11. Changes in Family Size/Income Prior to Effective Date
12. Executing Initial HAP Contract
13. Landlord Unit Information in Elite
14. Tenant/Landlord Late Fees
15. Portability Option
16. Project-Based Assistance
17. Applicable Forms List

Exhibits

• Exhibit 2

Chapter VI: Initial Contracts

Section K: Changes in Family Size/Income Prior to Effective Date

Changes that occur during the period between the issuance of a voucher and lease-up may affect the family’s eligibility or portion of the rental payment. These changes may affect 40% affordability rule, income eligibility, and/or eligible unit size. The HA must reconfirm the family composition and income at the execution of the HAP Contract. If circumstances have changed, the HA must re-verify and recalculate the family’s Total Tenant Payment (TTP). If the family does not report a change in circumstances, new verifications are not required before signing the HAP contract.