ACOP - San Antonio Housing Authority

of the income disregarded, and Yr. 5: 10% of the income disregarded.
There will be no “start-stop” for the disregard regardless of economic
conditions (losing or gaining employment). Because this disregard
allows the family to retain earnings immediately it will replace the FSS
Escrow account. There will be no FSS escrow earned for families
claiming the EID. For families already in the FSS program, any escrow
earned will remain in the account and the family will be eligible for that
amount when eligibility criteria for the escrow disbursement has been
met under the current FSS program regulations.
The head, co-head, or spouse can qualify the family for the disregard. To qualify the member
must be previously unemployed. In addition, the FSS contract will require the family to be
compliant with their Dwelling Lease Agreement throughout the contract period as well as
complete the FDIC Money Smart Financial Literacy Education Program. Failure to meet
these two criteria will result in loss of the EID.
E. General Reexamination Procedures
1. Residency Rule
a. Beginning with the first annual reexaminations scheduled after October 2,
1995, all residents were required to:
i. Submit evidence of citizenship or eligible immigration status of
all family members; or
ii.
Submit Certification that family members do not claim eligible
immigration status or choose not to declare their immigration
status.
iii. This requirement shall occur once during continuous
occupancy, except new family members must also provide the
Certification(s) before entering the household.
iv.
The responsible adult must complete the Certification for newborn
family members at the next annual or interim recertification.
2. Disclosure of Assigned Social Security Numbers:
a. As a condition of continued eligibility, any household member who is under
the age of 62 as of January 31, 2010 and who claim legal residency or
citizenship status must provide documentation of a Social Security Number if
they have not previously done so.
b. The Housing Authority will terminate the tenancy of any family who does not
meet the applicable Social Security number disclosure, documentation, and
verification, requirements set forth above. Termination may be deferred for up
to 90 days due to unforeseen circumstances.
3. Authorization for the Release of Information, Form HUD-9886 and Other
Release Forms
a. As a condition of continued eligibility, the resident, spouse, and for each
member of the resident’s household who is 18 years of age or older must sign
and submit a Form HUD-9886, “Authorization for the Release of Information”,
and other release forms necessary to determine the family’s income and
continued eligibility factors.
4. Reexaminations
a. At the time of reexamination, the head of the household will be required to
submit an Application for Continued Occupancy along with verification and
documentation of income, family composition, assets, and employment.
b. Following receipt of this documentation, a determination of eligibility for
continued occupancy will be made using the following criteria:
i. The family must continue to qualify as a family as defined in
CFR 24, Section 5.403, and outlined in Exhibit :1A.
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