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Recertification Document Checklist

The following information is required to complete your Housing Choice Voucher/Project Based Voucher recertification. Please sign and date electronic documents and, upload or send all income and other verification documents to your Housing Specialist.

ALL household members who are/will be 18 years or older MUST sign all paperwork and provide ALL income documentation.
*REQUIRED FOR NEW FAMILY MEMBERS OR ANYONE TURNING 18 YEARS OLD.

  • Government issued identification for each NEW adult member or anyone turning 18 years old.

  • Birth certificate for each NEW household member. (Must contain seal and registrar’s signature).

  • Social Security cards for each NEW household member.

  • Marriage certificate, separation papers or divorce decree. (If last name is different from birth certificate).

ALL documents, unless otherwise specified, MUST BE DATED WITHIN THE PAST 60 DAYS; screenshots, photos of documents, faxes, and emails are acceptable if it contains your name, is fully legible, is the complete document containing all pages.

Proof of Utilities - A copy of your most recent utility bill for BGE, water, oil, propane, etc.

Income

  • Most recent Social Security award letter. (Current year). Contact ssa.gov to get a copy.

  • Department of Social Services benefit statement for TCA, TDAP, TEHMA and Food Stamps (all pages).

  • Employment letter on company letterhead advising start date, wage and hours (for any new employment).

  • Two (2) most recent consecutive paystubs if currently employed.

  • Self-employment - Copy of last year’s 1040 tax form and Schedule C or, last year’s receipts or tax return AND notarized self-affidavit of declared income.

  • Most recent quarterly pension benefit letter with monthly payment and deduction amounts.

  • Unemployment benefit letter stating the weekly benefit amount (must include all pages).

  • Workman’s Compensation award letter stating the amount of monthly payments.

  • Child support print-out for the past 12 months from www.dhr.maryland.gov/childsupport-services and/or a contempt filing OR;
    • Notarized statement of child support from absent parent (must include child’s name, payee’s name, address and phone number).

  • Notarized statement from anyone providing support to meet your living expenses, must include:

    • The dollar value of support, how often support is given, reason for support, when support will end.

    • Name, address, phone number and email address of provider and; must be signed and dated.

  • Zero Income Statement if claiming no income for the household, followed by an in-person Zero Income Questionnaire interview with your Housing Specialist. (May be required on a quarterly basis).
     

Assets

  • Copy of two (2) most recent bank statements (not an account summary printout) for checking/debit accounts such as Direct Express, Cash App, PayPal, Zelle, Chime, Credit Karma or Venmo (all pages/page numbers must be visible).

  • Copy of most recent and savings statement. (all pages)

  • Copy of statements for money market or certificate of deposit (CD).

  • Copy of life insurance policy and verification of cash value.

  • Copy of deed or mortgage for any owned property or business.
     

Expenses

  • Verification of childcare expenses for children 12 years old or younger, if adult is working or attending school. (If receiving daycare vouchers, provide documentation of co-pay amount).

    • A notarized letter from Daycare provider with payment amount and child(ren)’s name(s).

    • A notarized letter from a licensed Daycare provider, on letterhead.

  • Medical expenses for families with a Head of Household who is 62 or older or disabled:

    • Documents for anticipated medical expenses for 12 months that will not be paid by an outside source or insurance.

    • Medical expenses approved by the IRS.

    • Statements or bills from medical professionals for unpaid balances or co-pays. (Large medical bills must show proof of making consistent payments or proof of payment agreement to pay the balance).

    • Medicare and other insurance statements and proof to support current payment.

    • Prescription receipts or pharmacy printout for the past twelve 12 showing the patient responsibility balance.
       

Student Status

  • Verification from the Admissions or Registrar’s Office of any adult household member, who will be18 years of age or older, who is claiming full-time or part-time student status. (School records, such as paid fee statements that show a sufficient number of credits to be considered a full-time student by the educational institution attended).

  • Proof of financial aid amount received and/or paid to an institution.
     

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