C. Timeframe for Applying Occupancy Standards

Owners apply their occupancy standards before assigning the family to a unit. Owners should review family size and occupancy standards prior to completing all of the required verifications so that if the property cannot accommodate the family, the owner may immediately inform the family of its ineligibility.

2. Owners also compare family composition to occupancy standards when there is a change in family size. This comparison is done to determine whether the family needs to transfer to another unit.