Example – Section 202/8 Double Occupancy

Tenant A has an increase in income changing the monthly adjusted income to $1,500. 30% of $1,500 equals $450. Tenant A is no longer eligible for assistance. Tenant A’s rent is capped at $400, which represents the maximum Tenant A will pay.

Gross rent for unit $800 Half the contract rent for the unit $400 TTP for Tenant A $450 Assistance Payment for Tenant A -0Rent Tenant A will pay $400

4. Owner’s rent-calculation software must reflect the split-unit rent and contain unit numbers that provide a distinction between tenants (e.g., unit 101A, 101B).

• D. Operating Cost and Assistance Payment in Section 811 Group Homes

  1. In a Section 811 group home, the operating cost for a room shared by two occupants is split between the two tenants.

  2. The assistance payment for the Section 811 double occupancy room is calculated separately for each tenant based on half of the operating cost for the unit.

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3. In a Section 811 property, each tenant is certified separately and pays the greater of 30% of monthly adjusted income, 10% of monthly annual income, or the welfare rent.

4. In the Section 811 double occupancy unit, both occupants will pay the calculated TTP amount even if it exceeds their portion of the operating cost for the unit.