ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN - San Antonio Housing Authority

5-I.C. FAMILY OBLIGATIONSObligations of the family are described in the housing choice voucher (HCV) regulations and onthe voucher itself. These obligations include responsibilities the family is required to fulfill, aswell as prohibited actions. The PHA must inform families of these obligations during the oralbriefing, and the same information must be included in the briefing packet. When the family’sunit is approved and the HAP contract is executed, the family must meet those obligations inorder to continue participating in the program. Violation of any family obligation may result intermination of assistance, as described in Chapter 12.Time Frames for Reporting Changes Required By Family ObligationsPHA PolicyUnless otherwise noted below, when family obligations require the family to respond to arequest or notify the PHA of a change, notifying the PHA of the request or change within10 business days is considered prompt notice.When a family is required to provide notice to the PHA, the notice must be in writing.Family Obligations [24 CFR 982.551]Following is a listing of a participant family’s obligations under the HCV program (NOTE:Family Obligations are subject to change in accordance with changes in 24 CFR 982.551 or inPHA policy):The family must supply any information that the PHA or HUD determines to be necessary,including submission of required evidence of citizenship or eligible immigration status. The family must supply any information that the PHA or HUD determines necessary foreligibility, for annual recertification, or for any other interim reexamination. This includespaperwork that shows proof of all income for your household. Examples of incomedocumentation needed are child support income, unemployment benefits, socialsecurity/SSI, TANF, retirement benefits, contributions, and income from work. Someexamples of income verification are 6 paycheck stubs, W2 tax forms, and bank statements.The family must disclose and verify social security numbers and sign and submit consentforms for obtaining information.Any information supplied by the family must be true and complete.The family must report any change of income and or family composition within ten businessdays of the change in writing.The family is responsible for any Housing Quality Standards (HQS) breach by the familycaused by failure to pay tenant-provided utilities or appliances, or damages to the dwellingunit or premises beyond normal wear and tear caused by any member of the household orguest.The family must allow the PHA to inspect the unit at reasonable times and after reasonablenotice, as described in Chapter 8 of this plan.© Copyright 2008 Nan McKay & Associates, Inc. Page 5-5Revised/Approved 04/08/10 (Eff: 07/01/10)Unlimited copies may be made for internal use.