Q. Temporary Deferral — HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1

Families that were receiving assistance on June 19, 1995 under one of the programs covered by the non-citizen rules are eligible for temporary deferral of termination of assistance. If the following applies:
- a. Family has no eligible members; or

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b. Mixed family qualifies for prorated assistance (and does not qualify for continued assistance) and chooses not to accept the partial assistance.

The deferral allows the family time to find other suitable housing before HUD terminates assistance. During the deferral period, the family continues to receive its current level of assistance.
The initial deferral period is for six months and may be extended for an additional six-month period, not to exceed 18 months.
- a. At the beginning of each deferral period, the owner must inform the family of its ineligibility for financial assistance and offer the family information concerning, and referrals to assist in finding, other affordable housing.

NOTE : If the family receiving assistance on June 19, 1995 includes a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, or an individual seeking asylum under section 208 of that Act, a deferral can be given to the family and there is no time limitation on the deferral period. The 18 month deferral limitation does not apply.