Exhibit 3-1: Request for Exception to Limitations on Admission of Families with Incomes…

TO: HUD Field Office

FROM: __________________

SUBJECT: Request for Exception to Limitations on Admission of Families Whose Income Exceeds Very Low-Income Limit

Project Name __________________________________________

Contract No. ______ FHA Project No. ____________

This request is for permission to lease (number) unit(s) in the subject project to families with incomes between 51% and 80% of the area median income. We believe this project meets the applicable conditions under situation ____________ Chapter 3 of Handbook * 4350.3 REV-1.*

The following justifies the request for exception:

(Provide the supporting documentation required by the following four pages of this Exhibit).

For further information, you may call _______________ at ____________. I certify that the statements and supporting documentation in this request are true and complete. I also certify that:

a. I have admitted all available very low-income, qualified applicants; and

b. I will lease assisted units to families with incomes above 50% of median income only when no very low-income, qualified applicants are available.

NOTE: Include this certification only if you are requesting an exception for Situation 6D.