Public Housing Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation (PHOEIR)-Full Page Slides

Full Page Slides - PHOEIR

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The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) provides guidance on managing public housing occupancy, eligibility, income, and rent calculations. The document outlines a program designed to assist public housing authorities (PHAs) in complying with federal regulations and implementing effective occupancy strategies.<br /><br />**Key Objectives:**<br />- Implement strategies to manage waiting lists, ensuring fair allocation and compliance with the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP).<br />- Apply correct tenant selection, leasing, and move-in processes.<br />- Accurately determine applicant and participant family eligibility and income.<br />- Calculate rents following federal guidelines.<br />- Understand continuing occupancy requirements, including annual reexaminations and interim adjustments.<br /><br />**Program Details:**<br />- Ensure applicants meet eligibility criteria, such as income limits and citizenship status.<br />- Follow guidelines for calculating annual and adjusted income, using various hierarchies for income verification.<br />- Address additional requirements, including reasonable accommodations and adjustments for families with disabilities.<br />- Manage admissions and ongoing tenancies by applying preferences, eligibility reviews, and appropriate use of waiting lists.<br />- Understand tenant rights under VAWA, including emergency transfer plans and eviction protections.<br /><br />**Operational Processes:**<br />- Conduct annual reexaminations of tenant income and composition, adapting processes for reasonable accommodations, and maintaining accuracy in reporting to HUD.<br />- Administer leases by comprehensively documenting terms, family composition, obligations, and conditions that might lead to lease termination.<br />- Incorporate regular reviews and updates of utility allowances, ensuring they reflect actual consumption and rate changes.<br /><br />**Compliance and Reporting:**<br />- Utilize the HUD 50058 form and Interim Management System/Public Information Center (IMS/PIC) for data submission, ensuring accurate tracking of public housing program participants.<br />- Address potential legal disputes through established grievance procedures, offering informal and formal hearings to resolve tenant complaints.<br /><br />Overall, NAHRO's framework supports PHAs in delivering effective housing services while maintaining compliance with federal requirements and ensuring tenant rights and accommodations are respected.

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