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 documentation. In addition, termination notices are also sent to participants warning them of the consequences for those who fail to provide the required documentation. Section 8 participants have the right to a fair hearing to contest termination action. All hearing requests must be made in writing and addressed to the supervisor at the appropriate Leased Housing borough office. During the hearing process, the participant’s subsidy remains in effect until the hearing officer makes a determination in writing. Back to the T
