HUD Clarifies Options for Income Certifications, Electronic Submissions

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry

HUD-assisted housing communities across the country continue to navigate the impacts of COVID-19, including by helping residents lower their rent contributions if they have lost income due to the crisis. In an updated guidance document from April 2, HUD clarified options that housing property staff have for completing income recertifications as residents face economic challenges during COVID-19.  

In the HUD Office of Multifamily Housing Question and Answer document allowed key options for housing staff processing interim recertifications, including residents can self-certify income changes for interim recertification, staff can collect and process recertifications electronically, and COVID-19 qualifies as an extenuating circumstance for annual recertification. It is advised that HUD-assisted housing communities carefully document adjustments or exceptions made during this critical time to help insulate you during future Management and Occupancy Reviews or audits.

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