3-27 Verification of Family Composition

A. Owners may seek verification of family composition only if the owner has clear written policy. Verification is not required.

B. Owners may use a policy to verify family composition to determine whether children reside in the household 50% or more of the time, as well as determine the appropriate unit size for the family.

C. Owners may also want to verify the departure of family members reported to have moved out by reviewing the lease signed by the departing member for a new residence, a new driver’s license or utility bill showing the departed member’s name and a new address or accepting a signed affidavit from the remaining head of household when reasonable efforts to obtain verification have been exhausted.

D. If an owner determines it necessary to verify family composition, information may be collected from sources listed in Appendix 3 .