HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 5-22
Interim Recertifications (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
Operative Text
When processing an interim recertification, the owner must ask the tenant to identify all
changes in income, expenses, or family composition since the last recertification.
Owners only need verify those items that have changed. For example, if the head of
household was laid off from his or her job and asks the owner to prepare an interim
recertification, the owner does not need to reverify the spouse’s employment income
unless that has also changed. When the tenant signs the certification she or he certifies
that the information on the report is accurate and current. Additional information about
the procedures for conducting interim recertifications is discussed in Chapter 7, Section
2.Under HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 5-22, when a tenant's circumstances change between annual recertifications, a streamlined interim recertification process applies. The owner is required to ask the tenant about any changes in income, expenses, or family composition since the last recertification, but verification is limited only to items that have actually changed. When the tenant signs the interim certification, they are attesting that all information provided is accurate and current.
Plain English — not legal advice.
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 5-22 outlines a focused verification approach for interim recertifications: compliant operators ask tenants to identify all changes in income, expenses, or family composition since the prior recertification, then verify only those changed items rather than re-examining unchanged elements. For instance, if a household member loses employment, the owner would verify that change without necessarily re-verifying other household members' unchanged income sources. Detailed procedural guidance for conducting interim recertifications is addressed further in Chapter 7, Section 2 of the same handbook.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 5-22 establishes that tenants experiencing changes in income, expenses, or family composition between annual recertifications have the right to request an interim recertification to reflect those changes. When completing this process, tenants are asked to identify what has changed, and the owner's verification is limited to those changed items. Tenants who believe an interim recertification was handled incorrectly may raise the issue with their local HUD office or consult a tenant-rights organization for 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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