Example – Timely Tenant — HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1

Recertification anniversary date is 9/1.
- Owner sends out all notices in compliance with the requirements on 5/1, 6/1 and 7/1.
- Tenant responds on 7/8.
- Owner completes processing on 8/3.
- Assistance payment changes on 9/1.
- Rent increase is effective on 10/1.
D. Late Response/Processing of Recertifications
1. Delays in processing due to owner or third-party action.
  - a. This situation can occur as follows:
    - (1) The owner fails to provide timely recertification reminder notices per HUD requirements; or
    - (2) The owner has adequate time, but fails to complete verification and recertification processing procedures 30 days before the recertification anniversary date, and fails to provide the required 30-day notice for a rent increase to take effect on the recertification anniversary date.
  - b. Changes in the assistance payment take effect on the recertification anniversary date.
  - c.
Changes in the TTP and tenant rent are effective as follows:
(1) On the recertification anniversary date, if the tenant rent decreases as a result of the recertification; or
(2) On the first of the month following a 30-day notice period, if the tenant rent increases as a result of the recertification.

HUD Multifamily Occupancy Handbook Chapter 7: Recertification, Unit Transfers, and Gross Rent Changes

6/07

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Section 1: Annual Recertification

4350.3 REV-1