How long does it take to recalculate a participant’s share of the rent when there is a reduction in total household gross income?
Section 8 participants are required to report reductions in household income to their Housing Assistant. In instances where the reduction of income was due to the loss of employment, an interim rent change shall be processed after a 13-week waiting period. At the expiration of the 13-week waiting period, if the tenant’s income status has not changed, an interim rent change shall be processed to reduce the participant’s portion of the rent to the landlord. Participants must provide documentation showing that they are no longer employed at the time of the interim change.
Section 8 participants are required to report reductions in household income and family composition to their Housing Assistant. In instances where the reduction of income was due to the loss of employment, an interim rent change shall be processed after a 13-week waiting period (26 weeks for non-fixed income). At the expiration of the 13-week waiting period, if the tenant’s income status has not changed, an interim rent change shall be processed to reduce the participant’s portion of the rent to the landlord. Participants must provide documentation showing that they are no longer employed at the time of the interim change. Back to the Top • Can Section 8 participants add persons to their household? Section 8 participants may request permission to add additional members to their household. However, except for births and court awarded custody/guardianship, no person may join a Section 8 participant’s household unless the head of household requests his/her inclusion in writing and written
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