ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN - San Antonio Housing Authority

3-I.M. LIVE-IN AIDEThe definition of a live-in aide is recorded in 24 CFR Section 5.403 which states that a live-inaide is a person who resides with one or more elderly persons, near-elderly persons or personswith disabilities and who is: (1) determined to be essential to the care and well-being of thepersons; (2) is not obligated for the support of the persons; and (3) would not be living in the unitexcept to provide the necessary supportive services. It should be noted that the definition appliesto a specific person.The PHA must approve a live-in aide if needed as a reasonable accommodation in accordance with 24CFR 8, to make the program accessible to and usable by the family member with disabilities.A live-in aide is a member of the household, not the family, and the income of the aide is not consideredin income calculations [24 CFR 5.609(b)]. Relatives may be approved as live-in aides if they meet all ofthe criteria defining a live-in aide. However, a relative who serves as a live-in aide is not considered afamily member and would not be considered a remaining member of a tenant family.PHA PolicyA live-in aide is treated differently than family members:Income of the live-in aide will not be counted for purposes of determining eligibility or levelof benefits.Live-in aides are not subject to Non-Citizen Rule requirements.Live-in aides may not be considered as a remaining member of the tenant family.A Live in Aide may only reside in the unit with the approval of the PHA. Writtenverification will be required from a reliable, knowledgeable professional, such as adoctor, social worker, or caseworker. The verification provider must certify that a live-inaide is needed for the care of the family member who is elderly, near elderly (50-61) ordisabled. For continued approval, see Chapter 2.The PHA will approve a live-in aide if needed as a reasonable accommodation to make theprogram accessible to and usable by the family member with a disability. Approval of a live-inaide for reasonable accommodation will be in accordance with CFR 24 Part 8 and the reasonableaccommodations section in Chapter 1 of this administrative plan.Verification must include the hours the care will be provided.In accordance with 24 CFR 982.316 at any time, the PHA will refuse to approve a particularperson as a live-in aide or may withdraw such approval if:The person commits fraud, bribery, or any other corrupt or criminal act in connection withany federal housing program;The person commits drug-related criminal activity or violent criminal activity; orThe person currently owes rent or other amounts to the PHA or to another PHA in connectionwith Section 8 or public housing assistance under the 1937 Act.Live–in aide does not meet the Criminal History Review (CHR) requirementsThe person fails to provide verification of legal identity (current, valid Driver’s License,Department of Motor Vehicles Identification Card, etc.)The person fails to provide a social security number (SSN) and verification of the SSN.© Copyright 2008 Nan McKay & Associates, Inc. Revised/Approved 04/08/10 (Eff: 07/01/10)Unlimited copies may be made for internal use.Page 3-12