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A Q&A set covering the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, focusing on owner/state responsibilities, PHA plans, disability definitions, occupancy, and eligibility. It addresses tenant screening, lease enforcement, program administration, and HUD compliance. Topics include SSN exemptions, mixed families, student eligibility, denial reasons, voucher suspension, HQS violations, and portability. A resource for the Nan McKay HCV specialist exam, offering insights into key HCV concepts and procedures. Useful for understanding the HCV program and exam preparation, covering eligibility, administration, and compliance in an easy-to-understand Q&A format.
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Owner responsibilities - โโโ Correct Answer > Selects and screens tenants Enforces lease State responsibilities - โโโ Correct Answer > Passes legislation establishing PHAS PHA administrative plan - โโโ Correct Answer > establishes local policies for administering the HCV program HUD vs ADA definition of disability - โโโ Correct Answer > HUD definition is more specific, used for eligibility determination and allowances/deductions
ADA definition - broader, used for reasonable accommodations Live in aide - โโโ Correct Answer > would not be living in the unit except to provide necessary supportive services Occupancy cycle - โโโ Correct Answer > Intake - preapplication, waiting list, needs estimation, final eligibility determination Initial lease-up - briefing & voucher issuance, RFTA and lease approval submitted, HQS inspection, approval & execution, moves Annual Activities - recerts, HQS (biennially), rent adjustment Moves Interim activities - interem recerts, HQS compliance
exemptions from SSN disclosure - โโโ Correct Answer > Noncontending family member (someone not declaring citizenship/eligible non-citizen status) Noncontending family member - โโโ Correct Answer > someone not declaring citizenship/eligible non-citizen status exempt from SSN disclosure Mixed family - โโโ Correct Answer > Citizens + eligible noncitizens/non- eligible non-citizens To declare citizenship/national status: - โโโ Correct Answer > complete signed declaration (section 214 status) Section 214 - โโโ Correct Answer > to declare citizenship/national status
When is income eligibility not tested? - โโโ Correct Answer > After lease- up/admission Student rule for eligibility - โโโ Correct Answer > Cannot give assistance to someone who:
Oral briefing must include: - โโโ Correct Answer > Description of how program works Family/owner responsibilities Where family may lease (inside and outside of PHA jurisdiction) Explanation of portability + list of contacts at neighboring PHAs Oral briefing must be done prior to: - โโโ Correct Answer > voucher issuance Voucher suspension (stopping the clock) - โโโ Correct Answer > must be done by the PHA PHA must give owner these records: - โโโ Correct Answer > current/prior family addresses current/prior landlord names + addresses (if known)
Owner is responsible for: - โโโ Correct Answer > Screening tenant's behavior/suitability for tenancy PHA may not approve tenancy until: - โโโ Correct Answer > Unit eligible HQS Tenancy addendum included Reasonable rent Family share !> 40% monthly adjusted income Ineligible units - โโโ Correct Answer > Public housing project-based units
What changes require PHA to approve new tenancy/execute new HAP contract - โโโ Correct Answer > Change in utility responsibility to pay Change of lease length Family moves to a new unit renewal terms can change - โโโ Correct Answer > according to the lease (no new HAP contract needed) HAP contract is - โโโ Correct Answer > between owner and PHA, commitment to make payments for the tenant Term of HAP contract start and end with: - โโโ Correct Answer > lease terms
If a family moves out on march 25th and the PHA didn't find out until april, does the owner have to return the april HAP check? Answer > Yes - HAP only paid when family is in the unit When is rent reasonableness conducted? - โโโ Correct Answer > 1. Before approving initial rent
Time limit for life-threatening HQS violation - โโโ Correct Answer > 24 hours Family causes HQS violation - โโโ Correct Answer > Family's responsibility, can result in termination factors when determining denial/termination bc of action or failure to act by family members - โโโ Correct Answer > seriousness extent of involvement/family member culpability Considerations for terminating based on drug/alcohol use Answer > Involvement in rehab PHA may terminate for criminal activity: - โโโ Correct Answer > based on preponderance of evidence, regardless of arrest/conviction HAP contract automatically terminates after X days from last payment to owner - โโโ Correct Answer > 180
Family absence cannot be more than X consecutive days Answer > 180 Overcrowding is based on X and must result in termination if Y Correct Answer > X: HQS inspection Y: right-sized unit available to rent PHA not bound by hearing decision if: - โโโ Correct Answer > PHA not required to provide opportunity for informal hearing Matter exceeds authority of person conducting hearing Decision made contrary to HUD regulations/reqs, or violates fed/state/local law If family submits an application and is in residence of the initial PHA
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Income must include: - โโโ Correct Answer > all family members, even those temporarily absent Dependent exclusion: - โโโ Correct Answer > income from minors benefits/non-earned income paid to minors asset income of minor is counted as income earnings in excess of $480 from full-time students 18+ is not included Social security included before or after medicare deduction [choose before or after] - โโโ Correct Answer > before will be deducted if a family qualifies (disabled family)
Lump sum payments counted as income when: - โโโ Correct Answer > they are the result of delays in processing periodic payments (unemployment/welfare etc) Welfare program sanctions: MAY or MAY NOT be represented in income [choose] - โโโ Correct Answer > may not - count full welfare Specified welfare benefit reduction (when full welfare has to be counted): - โโโ Correct Answer > fraud in connection to welfare sanction for non-compliance Imputed welfare: - โโโ Correct Answer > the portion they are not receiving given sanctions Amounts received under HUD-funded training program are/are not counted in income [CHOOSE] - โโโ Correct Answer > are not
Amount in savings and checking accounts - how to determine? Correct Answer > PHAs must establish policy on how to determine value PHAs may elect to count - current or average balance One-time lump sums are considered once: - โโโ Correct Answer > retained and verified Cash value = - โโโ Correct Answer > market value - expense to convert to cash Anticipated incomes from asset - โโโ Correct Answer > market value x interest rate Dependent allowance: - โโโ Correct Answer > $480 for each family member who is: Under 18 years of age, or
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over 18 and a full-time student/person with a disability Excluded: head, spouse, co-head, foster child/foster adult Child care expenses count for: - โโโ Correct Answer > children under 13 (including foster children) where care is necessary to: seek employment, be employed, further education Disability assistance counts for: - โโโ Correct Answer > families needing attendant care/auxilary apparatuses (wheelchairs etc) if necessary for family member to be employed Medical expenses - โโโ Correct Answer > only for elderly/disabled families