How does the Section 8 recertification process work?
The recertification (a.k.a. annual income review) process begins with the mailing of the “Affidavit of Income” to the Section 8 participants. The affidavit of income is mailed each year to active participants at least five months in advance of their lease end date. Each participant is required to list his or her family composition, total household income, and citizenship on the affidavit of income. Participants are also required to attach income documentation for verification purposes (i.e. SSI award letters, pay stubs, pension statements, unemployment benefits, etc). The affidavit of income can be mailed or hand delivered to the housing assistant, but it must be received before the deadline date listed on top of the affidavit.
The recertification (a.k.a. annual income review) process begins with the mailing of the “Affidavit of Income” to the Section 8 participants. The affidavit of income is mailed each year to active participants at least five months in advance of their lease end date. Each participant is required to list his or her family composition, total household income, and citizenship on the affidavit of income. Information from the affidavit of income will be reviewed and verified by NYCHA staff. This information will be used to determine the participant’s rent portion to the landlord for the proceeding 12 month period. The affidavit of income can be mailed or hand delivered to the housing assistant, but it must be received before the deadline date listed on top of the affidavit. Back to the Top • How is the participant’s portion of the rent calculated? Rent is set according to the income information received on the affidavit of income. The participant’s adjusted gross income is used in the rent ca
