Chapter 1 - San Diego Housing Commission

Glossary
INITIAL RENT TO OWNER The rent to owner at the beginning of the HAP contract term.
INCOME Income from all sources of each member of the household as determined in accordance with
criteria established by HUD.
INCOME FOR ELIGIBILITY Annual Income.
INDIAN Any person recognized as an Indian or Alaska Native by an Indian Tribe, the federal
government, or any State.
INDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (IHA) A housing agency established either:
- By exercise of the power of self-government of an Indian Tribe, independent of state law, or
- By operation of state law providing specifically for housing authorities for Indians.
INTEREST REDUCTION SUBSIDIES The monthly payments or discounts made by HUD to reduce the
debt service payments and, hence, rents required on Section 236 and 221 (d)(3) BMIR projects. Includes
monthly interest reduction payments made to mortgages of Section 236 projects and front-end loan
discounts paid on BMIR projects.
JURISDICTION The area in which the PHA has authority under state and local law to administer the
program.
LANDLORD This term means either the owner of the property or his/her representative or the
managing agent or his/her representative, as shall be designated by the owner.
LEASE A written agreement between an owner and a tenant for the leasing of a dwelling unit to the
tenant. The lease establishes the conditions for occupancy of the dwelling unit by a family with housing
assistance payments under a HAP contract between the owner and the PHA. In cooperative housing, a
written agreement between a cooperative and a member of the cooperative. The agreement establishes
the conditions for occupancy of the member’s family with housing assistance payments to the
cooperative under a HAP contract between the cooperative and the PHA.
LEASE ADDENDUM (See Tenancy Addendum)
LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Complying with Fair Housing Executive Order 13166, the HC
eliminates, to the extent possible, limited English proficiency as a barrier to full and meaningful
participation and access to programs and activities.
LIVE-IN AIDE A person who resides with an elderly person or disabled person and who:
- Is determined to be essential to the care and well-being of the person.
- Is not obligated for the support of the person.
- Would not be living in the unit except to provide necessary supportive services.
LOCAL PREFERENCE A preference used by the PHA to select among applicant.
LOW-INCOME FAMILY A family whose annual income does not exceed 80 percent of the median
income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and larger families.
MANUFACTURED HOME A manufactured structure that is built on a permanent chassis, is designed
for use as a principal place of residence, and meets the HQS. A special housing type. See 24 CFR 982.620
and 982.621.
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