ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN - San Antonio Housing Authority

HouseholdHousehold is a broader term that includes additional people who, with the PHA’s permission,live in an assisted unit, such as live-in aides, foster children, and foster adults.3-I.C. FAMILY BREAK-UP AND REMAINING MEMBER OF TENANT FAMILYFamily Break-up [24 CFR 982.315]The PHA has discretion to determine which members of an assisted family continue to receiveassistance if the family breaks up. However, if a court determines the disposition of propertybetween members of the assisted family in a divorce or separation decree, the PHA is bound bythe court's determination of which family members continue to receive assistance.PHA PolicyWhen a family on the waiting list splits into two otherwise eligible families due todivorce or legal separation, only one of the new families may retain the originalapplication date.In the absence of a judicial decision, or an agreement among the original familymembers, the PHA will determine which family retains their placement on the waitinglist, or will continue to receive assistance, taking into consideration the following factors:Which family member applied as head of household.The interest of any minor children, including custody arrangements,The interest of any ill, elderly, or disabled family members,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 applicant families. If either orboth of the families do not provide the documentation, they may be denied placement onthe waiting list for failure 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.© Copyright 2008 Nan McKay & Associates, Inc. Revised/Approved 04/08/10 (Eff: 07/01/10)Unlimited copies may be made for internal use.Page 3-3