Public Housing Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation (PHOEIR)-PG Answer Key

PG Answer Key - PH Essentials (PHOEIR)

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This document provides a comprehensive training and practice guide for Public Housing Authority (PHA) staff on key aspects of public housing administration, focusing on compliance with federal laws, eligibility determination, income calculation, tenant responsibilities, and operational procedures.<br /><br />The guide begins with practical activities on navigating Fair Housing laws, using scenarios related to protected classes such as persons with disabilities, limited English proficiency, victims of domestic violence (VAWA), and the use of service animals. Each scenario illustrates obligations of housing providers under laws like the Fair Housing Act, Section 504, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and VAWA, emphasizing tenants’ rights to reasonable accommodations, language access, confidentiality, and protection from eviction due to domestic violence.<br /><br />It then covers managing waiting lists and applying local preferences fairly through case scenarios where applicants are ranked by application date/time and preference points (e.g., veteran status, local residency, working or elderly/disabled family).<br /><br />The eligibility determination section guides staff to assess applicant households based on HUD criteria including family composition, income limits, citizenship status, and background checks. Scenarios show how to approve or deny assistance using mandatory and discretionary criteria.<br /><br />Verification protocols are described in detail, showing how to collect and document income, assets, and household changes, referencing acceptable documents for pay stubs, Social Security benefits, child support, and bank statements.<br /><br />The document explains annual income calculations for varying pay frequencies and income types, providing examples with straightforward formulas to ensure accurate computations necessary for eligibility and rent setting.<br /><br />Adjusted income is computed by applying deductions for elderly/disabled status, dependents, childcare, and medical expenses beyond a 3% threshold, with examples showing proper deduction applications.<br /><br />Total Tenant Payment (TTP) calculation is demonstrated, selecting the greatest of 10% of gross monthly income, 30% of adjusted income, or minimum rent, reinforcing precise rent setting.<br /><br />Finally, a detailed multiple-choice certification exam prep covers laws, policies, tenant responsibilities, admissions, income verification, grievance procedures, lease terms, and program administration essentials for PHAs to ensure compliance and effective program management.<br /><br />In summary, this training resource equips PHA staff to navigate complex legal requirements, verify applicant information thoroughly, compute incomes and rent correctly, and uphold tenant rights consistently, fostering fair and compliant public housing operations.

Keywords

Public Housing Authority

PHA staff training

Fair Housing laws

Eligibility determination

Income calculation

Tenant responsibilities

Operational procedures

Verification protocols

Adjusted income deductions

Total Tenant Payment