24 C.F.R. § 200.1303
§ 200.1303 Annual income exclusions for the Rent Supplement Program. (24 CFR Part 200)
Operative Text
(a) The exclusions to annual income described in 24 CFR 5.609(c) apply to those rent supplement contracts governed by the regulations at 24 CFR part 215 in effect immediately before May 1, 1996 (contained in the April 1, 1995 edition of 24 CFR, parts 200 to 219), in lieu of the annual income exclusions described in 24 CFR 215.21(c) (contained in the April 1, 1995 edition of 24 CFR, parts 200 to 219). (b) The mandatory deductions described in 24 CFR 5.611(a) also apply to the rent supplement contracts described in paragraph (a) of this section in lieu of the deductions provided in the definition of “adjusted income” in 24 CFR 215.1 (as contained in the April 1, 1995 edition of 24 CFR, parts 200 to 219). (c) The definition of “persons with disabilities” in paragraph (c) of this section replaces the terms “disabled person” and “handicapped person” used in the regulations in 24 CFR part 215, subpart A (as contained in the April 1, 1995 edition of 24 CFR, parts 200 to 219). Person with disabilities, as used in this part, has the same meaning as provided in 24 CFR 891.305.
Under § 200.1303, the income exclusions and mandatory deductions set out in 24 CFR 5.609(c) and 5.611(a) replace the older exclusion and deduction rules that had applied to Rent Supplement contracts governed by the pre-May 1996 version of 24 CFR part 215. The provision also updates the terminology used in those contracts, substituting the current definition of 'persons with disabilities' (drawn from 24 CFR 891.305) for the older terms 'disabled person' and 'handicapped person.'
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators administering Rent Supplement contracts covered by § 200.1303 generally apply the income exclusions at 24 CFR 5.609(c) and the mandatory deductions at 24 CFR 5.611(a) when calculating a resident's annual and adjusted income, rather than the superseded part 215 formulas. Compliant operators also use the 'persons with disabilities' definition from 24 CFR 891.305 in place of the older terminology when determining eligibility and program documentation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 200.1303, residents in Rent Supplement housing have their income calculated using the updated federal exclusions and deductions found in 24 CFR 5.609(c) and 5.611(a), which may affect the portion of rent they are required to pay. Tenants who believe their income was calculated under the wrong rules may raise that concern with the property's management, contact HUD directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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