Example – Calculating the Cash Value of an Asset
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 — Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · United States
A family has a certificate of deposit (CD) in the amount of $5,000 paying interest at 4%. The penalty for early withdrawal is three months of interest.
$5,000 x 0.04 = $200 in annual income
$200/12 months = $16.67 interest per month
$16.67 x 3 months = $50.01
$5,000 - $50 = $4,950 cash value of CD
- b. It is essential to note that a family is not required to convert an asset to cash. Determining the cash value of the asset is done simply as a calculation by the owner because it is a required step when determining income from assets under program requirements.
HUD Occupancy Handbook Chapter 5: Determining Income & Calculating Rent
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Section 1: Determining Annual Income
4350.3 REV-1
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