Public Housing Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation (PHOEIR)-Participant Guide

Participant Guide - PHOEIR

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The document outlines various exercises and scenarios designed to assess and determine eligibility for housing assistance through a Housing Authority program, with considerations for specific family situations.

1. <strong>Eligibility and Documentation</strong>: The document begins by stating that the Housing Authority allows preferences for displaced families and families with disabilities, per a court order. Exercises are designed to determine what documentation and eligibility information are needed for applicants.

2. <strong>Scenarios for Eligibility Evaluation</strong>: 
   - <em>The Banks Family</em>: Referred by the city due to area redevelopment. Robin Banks' income and Sandy's social security, children's scholarships and earnings, and bank account details are provided to assess what documentation is needed.
   - <em>The Greene Family</em>: Consists of Forrest, who receives social security disability and a marine pension, and Kelly, who is self-employed. They also care for a foster child. The exercise asks for items needed for their case based on income and specific living expenses.
   - <em>The Keyes Family</em>: Rusty Keyes receives social security and has medical expenses. His daughter's alimony and the transfer of property are mentioned for items needed in assessing eligibility for rental assistance.

3. <strong>Income and Eligibility Calculation</strong>: 
   - Exercises involve calculating annual income, assessing eligibility for low-income and extremely low-income targeting based on household size and different income sources for various families (Bratcher, Gillis, Jefferson, Rosario, and Abbott families).

4. <strong>Assets and Deductions</strong>: Sections discuss potential asset evaluations and income adjustments through deductions and exclusions, further refining eligibility assessments.

5. <strong>Rent Calculation</strong>: Exercises guide through processes of calculating rent choices for various applicants based on earlier data evaluated.

6. <strong>Certification Exam Pre-Test</strong>: Indicates a preparatory component for assessment proficiency.

The complete details of exercises and family scenarios underscore the complexities in determining housing eligibility based on financial and personal circumstances.

Keywords

Housing Assistance

Eligibility

Documentation

Displaced Families

Income Calculation

Assets and Deductions

Rent Calculation

Scenarios

Certification Exam

Housing Authority