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8-3. PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS

HUD Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook · 2026 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · United States

  • A. AE/CA Review. The AE/CA must complete the review to provide enough time to obtain tenant-based assistance and to make sure tenants have adequate search time to locate another unit should they desire to relocate. The AE/CA should:

    1. Determine that the owner elected to opt-out under Option Six;

    2. Make sure that the owner has provided all required documentation including the Contract Renewal Request Form (HUD-9624);

    3. Make sure that the owner is eligible to opt-out of the Section 8 contract.

      • a. Are there any restrictions stated in the Section 8 HAP contract or Use Agreement that prohibit the owner from opting-out?

      • b. Did the owner provide an acceptable one-year notification to the tenants and AE/CA that it intended to opt-out of the Section 8 project-based contract? Does the letter state that the owner will honor the right of tenants to remain?

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