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12/15/2008

Waiting List Purge

Its that time of year again - time to validate our Waiting Lists. If your application or any updates were completed prior to July 2008, you should receive a postcard in the mail within the next few days (if we have your current mailing address). Please tear off the bottom portion and drop it back into a mailbox. This response will ensure that your name remains on our Waiting Lists. Please return your card prior to January 2, 2009. Failure to return the card will remove your name from all waiting lists, and you are welcome to re-apply.

12/14/2008

Offices Closed

The HCAAC Offices will be closed Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday. We will also be closed Thursday, January 1 to celebrate the arrival of 2009.

08/11/2008

NOTICE TO LANDLORDS-UPDATE

Our Thanks to all Landlords who have provided bank information to allow us to process automatic direct deposits. This process has saved us many hours of manual labor, and has afforded you quicker access to payments. For the few that still have not responded, please do so as soon as possible.

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Income Requirements

ALL INCOME CHANGES MUST BE REPORTED

Rent is based on adjusted family income.

Residents must report any changes in their source of income (such as from TANF to employment, part-time hours to full-time hours, or occasional to regular over-time).  You must also report any person joining the household with or without income.

Depending on your change, your rent may go up or down.  If you do not report these changes within 10 days, you may be in violation of your lease agreement.

ALLOWABLE DEDUCTIONS

Each family member residing in the household under the age of 18 or a full-time student (other than head of household or spouse) receives a $480 deduction.

Each family member residing in the household that is 62 years of age or older or disabled receives a $400 deduction.  Medical expenses in excess of 3 percent of annual income of any elderly/disabled family are also considered in receiving a deduction.

ADJUSTED INCOME

Adjusted income is the total household annual income less the deductions according to HUD regulations.

TOTAL TENANT PAYMENT

Except for residents who choose a flat rent, total tenant payment if the highest of the following (rounded to the nearest dollar):

  • 30 percent of monthly-adjusted income.
  • 10 percent of gross monthly income.
  • A minimum rent established by the Housing Commission in accordance with HUD regulations.

VERIFIED INCOME

All income must be verified.  If unreported income is found, this can result in termination of housing assistance and you will be expected to pay retro-rent.

WHAT IS COUNTED AS INCOME?

Annual income is the anticipated total income from all sources received by the family head of household and spouse (even if temporarily absent) by each additional member of the family over 18 and not a full-time student.  This includes all income derived from assets for the 12 month period following the effective date of certification income.

When a family member goes to work, some income may be excluded from the rent calculation if the family meets certain criteria: