ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN - San Antonio Housing Authority

Extensions of Voucher Term [24 CFR 982.303(b)]The PHA has the authority to grant extensions of search time, to specify the length of anextension, and to determine the circumstances under which extensions will be granted. There isno limit on the number of extensions that the PHA can approve. Discretionary policies related toextension and expiration of search time must be described in the PHA’s administrative plan [24CFR 982.54].PHAs must approve additional search time if needed as a reasonable accommodation to make theprogram accessible to and usable by a person with disabilities. The extension period must bereasonable for the purpose.The family must be notified in writing of the PHA’s decision to approve or deny an extension.The PHA’s decision to deny a request for an extension of the voucher term is not subject toinformal review [24 CFR 982.554(c)(4)].PHA PolicyA family may submit a written request/statement for an extension of the voucher timeperiod. All requests for extensions must be received prior to the expiration date of thevoucher.Extensions are permissible at the discretion of the PHA, up to a maximum of anadditional 60 days inclusive, but not limited, to these reasons:Extenuating circumstances such as hospitalization or a family emergency for anextended period of time that has affected the family's ability to find a unit within theinitial sixty-day period. Verification is required.The PHA is satisfied that the family has made a reasonable effort to locate a unit,including seeking the assistance of the PHA, throughout the initial sixty-day period.A completed search record may be required.The family was prevented from finding a unit due to disability accessibilityrequirements or large size bedroom unit requirement.Any request for an additional extension must include the reason(s) an additionalextension is necessary. The PHA may require the family to provide documentation tosupport the request.All requests for extensions to the voucher term must be made in writing and submitted tothe PHA prior to the expiration date of the voucher (or extended term of the voucher).The PHA will decide whether to approve or deny an extension request within 10 businessdays of the date the request is received, and will immediately provide the family writtennotice of its decision.Suspensions of Voucher Term [24 CFR 982.303(c)]At its discretion, a PHA may adopt a policy to suspend the housing choice voucher term if thefamily has submitted a Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA) during the voucher term.“Suspension” means stopping the clock on a family’s voucher term from the time a familysubmits the RTA until the time the PHA approves or denies the request [24 CFR 982.4]. The© Copyright 2008 Nan McKay & Associates, Inc. Page 5-12Revised/Approved 04/08/10 (Eff: 07/01/10)Unlimited copies may be made for internal use.