ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN - San Antonio Housing Authority

Any possible risks to family members as a result of domestic violence or criminalactivity, andThe recommendations of social service agencies or qualified professionals such aschildren's protective services.Restrictions that were in place at the time the family applied.Documentation of these factors is the responsibility of the families. If either or both of thefamilies do not provide the documentation, they may be denied continued assistance forfailure to supply information requested by the PHA.In cases where domestic violence played a role, the PHA will require evidence that thefamily has been or is being displaced as a result of fleeing violence in the home. Afamily member must complete certification, or the information that may be provided inlieu of the certification, within 14 business days of receiving the written request for thiscertification by the PHA, owner or manager. If the family member has not provided therequested certification or the information that may be provided in lieu of the certificationby the 14th business day or any extension of the date provided by the PHA, manager andowner, none of the protections afforded to victims of domestic violence, dating violenceor stalking (collectively “domestic violence”) under the Section 8 or public housingprograms apply.Remaining Member of a Tenant Family [24 CFR 5.403]The HUD definition of family includes the remaining member of a tenant family, which is amember of an assisted family who remains in the unit when other members of the family haveleft the unit. Household members such as live-in aides, foster children, and foster adults do notqualify as remaining members of a family.If dependents are the only “remaining members of a tenant family” and there is no familymember able to assume the responsibilities of the head of household, see Chapter 6, Section 6-I.B, for the policy on “Caretakers for a Child.”© Copyright 2008 Nan McKay & Associates, Inc. Page 11-9Revised/Approved 04/08/10 (Eff: 07/01/10)Unlimited copies may be made for internal use.