What documents are required for Section 8 participants, including those receiving public assistance, during the recertification process?
Section 8 participants, including those participants receiving public assistance, are required to complete and sign the affidavit of income for recertification. Proof of total household income must be attached to the affidavit. The proof may include pay stubs and W-2s. Public assistance recipients are required to submit an updated public assistance budget letter indicating their case status and family composition. Back to the Top • What happens if a Section 8 participant fails to submit income documentation for recertification? If a Section 8 participant does not provide the necessary documentation for recertification by the established deadline date, subsidy on behalf of the participant shall be terminated. However, please keep in mind that Section 8 participants are given every opportunity to provide the required income documentation to avoid termination of subsidy. As stated earlier, income affidavits are mailed to participants five months in advance to ensure timely submission of i
Section 8 participants, including those participants receiving public assistance, are required to complete and sign the affidavit of income for recertification. Proof of total household income must be attached to the affidavit. The proof may include pay stubs and W-2s. In most cases, NYCHA can confirm public assistance benefits for participants electronically with the Human Resources Administration. Back to the Top • What happens if a Section 8 participant fails to submit income documentation for recertification? If a Section 8 participant does not provide the necessary documentation for recertification by the established deadline date, subsidy on behalf of the participant shall be terminated. However, please keep in mind that Section 8 participants are given every opportunity to provide the required income documentation to avoid termination of subsidy. As stated earlier, income affidavits are mailed to participants five months in advance to ensure timely submission of income documenta
