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PARTICIPANT. A family that has been admitted to the PHA's program and is currently assisted in the program. The family becomes a participant on the effective date of the first HAP contract executed by the PHA for the family (First day of initial lease term). PAYMENT STANDARD. The maximum monthly assistance payment for a family assisted in the voucher program (before deducting the total tenant payment by the family. PERSON WITH DISABILITIES. A person who has a disability as defined in 42 U.S.C 423 or a developmental disability as defined in 42 U.S.C. 6001. Also includes a person who is determined, under HUD regulations, to have a physical or mental impairment that is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration, substantially impedes the ability to live independently, and is of such a nature that the ability to live independently could be improved by more suitable housing conditions. For purposes of reasonable accommodation and program accessibility for persons with disabilities, means an "individual with handicaps" as defined in 24 CFR 8.3. Definition does not exclude persons who have AIDS or conditions arising from AIDS, but does not include a person whose disability is based solely on drug or alcohol dependence (for low-income housing eligibility purposes). PHA PLAN. The annual plan and the 5-year plan as adopted by the PHA and approved by HUD in accordance with part 903 of this chapter. PORTABILITY. Renting a dwelling unit with HCVP tenant-based assistance outside the jurisdiction of the initial PHA. PREMISES. The building or complex in which the dwelling unit is located, including common areas and grounds. PRIVATE SPACE. In shared housing: The portion of a contract unit that is for the exclusive use of an assisted family. PROCESSING ENTITY. Entity responsible for making eligibility determinations and for income reexaminations. In the HCVP Program, the "processing entity" is the "responsible entity." PROGRAM. The HCVP tenant-based assistance program under 24 CFR Part 982. PROGRAM RECEIPTS. HUD payments to the PHA under the consolidated ACC, and any other amounts received by the PHA in connection with the program. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. Welfare or other payments to families or individuals, based on need, which are made under programs funded, separately or jointly, by Federal, state, or local governments. Copyright 2000 by Nan McKay & Associates To be printed only with permission of Nan McKay & Associates Unlimited copies may be made for internal use Approved by CMHA Board of Commissioners October 3, 2012 203 | P a g e
PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA). PHA includes any State, county, municipality or other governmental entity or public body which is authorized to administer the program (or an agency or instrumentality of such an entity), or any of the following: A consortia of housing agencies, each of which meets the qualifications in paragraph (1) of this definition, that HUD determines has the capacity and capability to efficiently administer the program (in which case, HUD may enter into a consolidated ACC with any legal entity authorized to act as the legal representative of the consortia members): Any other public or private non-profit entity that was administering a HCVP tenant-based assistance program pursuant to a contract with the contract administrator of such program (HUD or a PHA) on October 21, 1998; or For any area outside the jurisdiction of a PHA that is administering a tenant-based program, or where HUD determines that such PHA is not administering the program effectively, a private non-profit entity or a governmental entity or public body that would otherwise lack jurisdiction to administer the program in such area. REASONABLE RENT. A rent to owner that is not more than rent charged for comparable units in the private unassisted market, and not more than the rent charged for comparable unassisted units in the premises. RECEIVING PHA. In portability: A PHA that receives a family selected for participation in the tenant-based program of another PHA. The receiving PHA issues a voucher and provides program assistance to the family. RECERTIFICATION. Sometimes called reexamination. The process of securing documentation of total family income used to determine the rent the tenant will pay for the next 12 months if there are no additional changes to be reported. There are annual and interim recertifications. REGULAR TENANCY. In the pre-merger certificate program: A tenancy other than an over FMR tenancy. REMAINING MEMBER OF TENANT FAMILY. Person left in assisted housing after other family members have left and become unassisted. RENT TO OWNER. The total monthly rent payable to the owner under the lease for the unit. Rent to owner covers payment for any housing services, maintenance and utilities that the owner is required to provide and pay for. RESIDENT ASSISTANT. A person who lives in an Independent Group Residence and provides on a daily basis some or all of the necessary services to elderly, handicapped, and disabled individuals receiving HCVP housing assistance and who is essential to these individuals' care or Copyright 2000 by Nan McKay & Associates To be printed only with permission of Nan McKay & Associates Unlimited copies may be made for internal use Approved by CMHA Board of Commissioners October 3, 2012 204 | P a g e
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CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHO
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J. INELIGIBLE FAMILIES.............
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E. ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WHO CLAIM
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I. MISREPRESENTATION IN COLLUSION W
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Copyright 2000 by Nan McKay & Assoc
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24 CFR Part 5: General Program Requ
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1. Objective I: Outreach to Low-Inc
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Once the person's status as a quali
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4. Utility Allowance Schedule 5. HQ
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and by other suitable means. Notice
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placement in foster care shall not
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Which of the two new family units h
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considered individually before the
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If the family has engaged in or thr
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evidence that the members of the ho
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3) The public notice must state any
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information is complete. The interv
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The following are examples of types
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The residency preference is require
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A point system will be used to prio
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Owners of Mod Rehab properties can
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Space may be provided for a child w
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HQS GUIDELINES FOR UNIT SIZE SELECT
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4) Child Care Expenses: Deducted fo
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income. Therefore, for disabled fam
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A student (other than the head of h
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If the absence which resulted in te
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K. REMOVAL OF SPOUSE FROM FAMILY UN
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Nonprescription medicines will be c
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Verification Before Denying a Reque
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Written Third Party Verification (T
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The PHA will obtain written verific
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3) Documents such as manifests, app
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Acceptable verification may include
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Attendant Care: 1) Attendant's writ
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Verification of Citizenship/Eligibl
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J. CERTIFICATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLEN
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2. Mover Briefings Briefings are co
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20) Agent form. 21) W-9 form for la
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new families cannot agree as to whi
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In addition to the above, at the ti
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domestic violence, dating violence,
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name and address of the landlord at
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after the family and owner submit a
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. Must have a toilet and a fixed wa
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Exceptions may be made for multi-fa
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K. DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY
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The PHA will not approve a lease un
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Housing Assistance Payments, termin
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easonable accommodation for a perso
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If the review indicates there is an
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G. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS OF RECER
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D. PROCEDURE FOR MOVES [24 CFR 982.
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If the family leases up successfull
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During the term of the lease the ow
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actual or threatened domestic viole
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Requirement to Deny Admission or Te
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control, shall not be cause for ter
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The PHA prohibits admission if any
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PHA must provide the subject of the
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accomplished. D. FAMILY OBLIGATIONS
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Lease Violations The following crit
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G. ZERO ($0) ASSISTANCE TENANCIES T
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HCVP assistance or leased under any
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the HAP contract. Separate agreemen
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If the family requests a move to an
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The family is given the opportunity
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Determination that a unit is not in
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