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02/10/2010

Snow Closing

The Housing Commission will not be open on Thursday, February 11th due to the blizzard. Staff will need the day to dig out, we anticipate re-opening on Friday, February 12.

02/08/2010

SNOW REMOVAL

SNOW REMOVAL WILL CONTINUE ALL WEEK. STAFF HAS BEEN WORKING NON STOP SINCE FEBRUARY 5 TO REMOVE THE RECORD 52 INCHES OF SNOW IN GLEN BURNIE. THERE ARE LIMITED PLACES TO PUT THIS MUCH SNOW, SO PLEASE BE PATIENT AND UNDERSTAND THAT PARKING WILL BE LIMITED UNTIL MUCH OF THE SNOW MELTS. RESIDENTS SHOULD NOT TRAVEL UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, RESIDENTS SHOULD STAY INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.

07/26/2009

On-Line Web Applications

We are in the process of installing new computer software to Accept and Update housing applications.

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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: