The transmittal indicates that the handbook effective date is august 7, 20. General information change 3 was released on june 23, 2009 all changes took effect on august 1, 2009 most of the changes clarified the handbook text, or corrected it to add. Certified occupancy specialist cos is a comprehensive study of huds office of multifamily housing guidelines and regulations set forth in hud handbook 4350. Paragraphs 312, 318, 319, and 320 do not apply to the. Order a new one today for your site and all of your sites so they are up to date.
Guidance for development of individual consent forms describes the. There are a number of technical terms used in this chapter that have very specific definitions established by federal statute or regulations or by hud. Recertification, unit transfers, and gross rent changes 4350. Past versions of the hud handbook were unclear and many lihtc compliance consultants felt certain accounts had to be treated as both a source of income as well as an asset on the certification. Regarding section 2028 projects, chapter 7, paragraph 74 d states that adult children are eligible to move into a unit after initial occupancy only if. This training will provide explanation of terms and guidance on how to find information using the handbook. Hud policy old handbook new handbook estimating medical expensesbased on estimating expenses to be paid by family. Hud occupancy update including change 4 leading age new york. This is a must have handbook for any property which services hud affordable housing properties.
Watch nchms vp of compliance, mark alper, discuss the change as it. Verification and consent, guidance and sample forms. Hud recently revised some language in the hud 4350. Liu, assistant secretary for public and indian housing july 2, 2003 request for public comment on the draft revision of hud handbook 4350.
If the verifications are older than 120 days, the owner must obtain new verifications. Some of the changes relate to how manager should treat investment and retirement accounts. Hud occupancy update including change 4 leading age new. Fair housing enforcement occupancy standards notice of statement of policy. There are changes in the handbook that will affect property policies and procedures. When used in the context of eligibility under multifamily.
A pdf of the handbook is also included on a 2gb usb. Occupancy requirements of subsidized multifamily housing. Regulations for the multifamily subsidized housing programs covered by this handbook specifically exclude certain types of income from annual income. Page numbers are presented in standard typeface without bold. Learners who complete this course will be prepared to challenge leading industry credential exams. Occupancy requirements of subsidized multifamily housing programs. Please note that subsequent guidance may change the answers to some of these questions. This extensive reference simplifies the management of properties that operate with income restrictions. This change informs hud multifamily staff and project owners and managing agents about the disposition of escrow accounts when hudheld notes and mortgages are auctioned, sold, or conveyed without mortgage insurance.
This handbook has not been revised for more than ten years and the last. Form hud90104 sample request for exception to limitations on admission of families with incomes above 50% of the area median income. Form hud90104 sample request for exception to limitations on admission of families with incomes above 50% of the area median income pdf exhibit 32. However, many of the items listed as exclusions from annual. Multifamily asset management and project servicing. The us department of housing and urban development has released change 4 of hud handbook 4350. Verification and consent sample formats this appendix contains three components. Hud updates the occupancy handbook the department of housing and urban development hud has been working with the assistance of a contractor for nearly a year on the rewrite and update of the occupancy requirements of subsidized multifamily housing programs handbook 4350. Hud occupancy training for leading industry credential. As stated above, huds multifamily occupancy handbook mandates that. Your interpretation of the applicability of the phrase hearing process, as uti ii zed in huds multifamily occupancy handbook, is accurate. Occupancy requirements of subsidized multifamily housing programs november 20. Many sites will now have outdated hud occupancy handbooks.
This training is designed for anyone who works at a section 8 site covered by the hud handbook 4350. Basic and advanced hud occupancy online training courses. Ahtcs blog section 8 medical expenses for assistance animals. Huds occupancy requirements and procedures ensure that eligible applicants are selected for occupancy, that tenants receive the proper level of assistance, and that tenants are treated fairly and consistently. Form hud 90104 sample request for exception to limitations on admission of families with incomes above 50% of the area median income. A eligibility for assistance and occupancy hud handbook 4350. Specifically the following appendices found in change 3 have been removed.
Verifications 516b verifications are valid for 120 days from the date of receipt by the owner. There are a number of technical terms used in this chapter that have very. Overview hudsubsidized and projectbased section 8 programs. Hud policies on medical expense deductions how to get on. Hud occupancy handbook, chappter 4, waiting list and tenant selection, tenant selection plan, 4350. Subsequent updates will be provided with updated handbook, which is available on a cd. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation for any assistance animal, including an emotional support animal, under both the fhact and section 504 hud occupancy handbook exhibit 53 lists assistance animal and its upkeep as a medical expense deduction policies. Medical deductions need to be reverified during each certification. The basic and advanced occupancy courses are handson and will walk you through the hud handbook 4350. The livein aide must not be included on the lease and does not qualify as a remaining family member. Video about calculating fair market rent fmr using a hud section 8 tool. Change 4 includes guidance that was previously issued through various hud notices regarding issues such as.
Hud model lease questions and answers 2008 huds response to questions about the hud model leases. Unless identified in this section, pra properties must follow the requirements identified in chapter 3 of hud handbook 4350. The hud regulations can be a bit hazy at times particularly regarding the cost of medical expenses for assistance animals. If you have questions regarding the information below, please call 5172412560 or email our compliance monitoring division hud handbook 4350. At ahtcsonline, we wanted to start off the new year by talking about the medical expenses of assistance animals. This handbook describes the occupancy requirements and procedures governing the hudsubsidized multifamily housing programs identified.
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