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income. Therefore, for disabled families entitled to the earned income disallowance, the
amounts of the full and phase-in exclusions from income shall not be used in determining the cap
for childcare deductions.
Tracking the Earned Income Exclusion
The earned income exclusion will be reported on the HUD 50058 form. Documentation will be
included in the family’s file to show the reason for the reduced increase in rent.
The PHA will maintain a tracking system to ensure correct application of the earned income
disallowance. Upon request of the family, the PHA will conduct an interim examination due to a
person’s increase in income due to employment.
Inapplicability to Admission
The earned income disallowance is only applied to determine the annual income of families who
are participants in the Housing Choice Voucher Program, and therefore, does not apply for
purposes of admission to the program (including the determination of income eligibility or any
income targeting that may be applicable).
D. MINIMUM RENT [24 CFR 5.616]
Minimum rent is $50.00. Exemptions will be granted as required in 24 CFR 5.630. Minimum
rent refers to the Total Tenant Payment and includes the combined amount a family pays towards
rent and/or utilities when it is applied.
Hardship Requests for an Exemption to Minimum Rent
In accordance with 24 CFR 5.630, the PHA must grant an exemption from payment of minimum
rent if the family is unable to pay the minimum rent because of financial hardship. Financial
hardship includes:
1) When the family has lost eligibility for or is awaiting an eligibility determination for a
Federal, State, or local assistance program, including a non-citizen lawfully admitted for
permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act who would be entitled to
public benefits but for title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act
of 1996.
2) When the family would be evicted because it is unable to pay the minimum rent.
3) When the income of the family has decreased because of changed circumstances,
including loss of employment.
4) When a death has occurred in the family.
5) Other circumstances determined by the PHA or HUD.
Families subject to minimum rent will be advised at the time of initial rent determination and
annual recertification of their right to request a hardship exemption. The PHA will provide
written notice of a family’s right to request a hardship exemption at the time of each rent
determination where a family’s TTP is $50 based on the minimum rent requirement.
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Approved by CMHA Board of Commissioners
October 3, 2012
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