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

Participant Guide - PH Essentials (PHOEIR)

Pdf Summary

This document serves as a comprehensive training and exam preparation guide focused on Public Housing Authority (PHA) administration, specifically addressing fair housing compliance, eligibility determination, income verification, income calculation, adjusted income deductions, tenant rent calculation, and federal housing laws. Key activities and topics include:

1. <strong>Navigating Fair Housing</strong>: Practical scenarios highlight how PHAs must handle requests from protected classes (e.g., persons with disabilities, limited English proficiency, domestic violence victims under VAWA, and service animal accommodations) while complying with federal laws like the Fair Housing Act, Section 504, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

2. <strong>Waiting List Preferences</strong>: Exercises demonstrate managing applicant waiting lists using application date/time and assigned preference points based on veteran status, local residency, disability, or elderly status.

3. <strong>Determination of Eligibility</strong>: Sample household scenarios assess HUD eligibility criteria—family definition, income limits, citizenship status, and mandatory/discretionary denials—with guidance on whether to approve or deny assistance.

4. <strong>Verification</strong>: The guide details income verification requirements including paystubs, benefit statements, court orders for child support, financial statements for assets, and zero income certification, emphasizing accurate documentation for recertifications.

5. <strong>Annual Income Calculations</strong>: Multiple scenarios illustrate calculating household total annual income based on different pay frequencies (hourly, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly), including consideration of income from wages, Social Security, disability benefits, child support, TANF, and assets.

6. <strong>Adjusted Income Deductions</strong>: Household-specific examples guide applying deductions for elderly/disabled allowances, dependents, childcare expenses, and medical costs, including calculating medical expense thresholds.

7. <strong>Total Tenant Payment (TTP)</strong>: Calculation exercises instruct on determining TTP based on the greater of 10% of monthly gross income, 30% of monthly adjusted income, or minimum rent.

8. <strong>Certification Exam Preparation</strong>: A comprehensive 75-question multiple-choice practice test covers laws, policies, definitions (family, income limits), verification, rent calculations, lease terms, tenant responsibilities, and federal housing regulations. This reinforces knowledge essential for PHA staff certification.

Overall, the resource supports PHA staff in applying HUD regulations accurately to serve applicants and tenants equitably, maintain compliance with federal laws, and manage housing programs effectively.

Keywords

Public Housing Authority

PHA administration

fair housing compliance

eligibility determination

income verification

adjusted income deductions

tenant rent calculation

federal housing laws

HUD regulations

tenant certification exam