Timing of Income Eligibility Determinations

Owners determine income eligibility prior to approving applicants for tenancy. Owners compare the family’s annual income to the appropriate income limit prior to placing an applicant on the waiting list. However, owners may wait until a unit is available to verify the applicant’s income eligibility.

Owners are required to report the income status of each assisted tenant to HUD at least annually. Tenants whose incomes increase above the income limit continue to receive assistance so long as they qualify for assistance in paying rent under the applicable program rules. (See Chapter 5, Section 4, and Chapter 7, Section 1, for more information)