HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 7-3
Key Regulations (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
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The following are the key regulatory citations pertaining to Section 1: Annual
Recertification. The citations and their titles are listed below.
A. 24 CFR 5.657 Section 8 Project-based Assistance Programs: Re-examination of
Family Income and Composition
B. 24 CFR 880.603, 884.218, 886.124, 886.324, 891.410, 891.610, and 891.750
Re-examination of Family Income and Composition
C. 24 CFR 5.659 Family Information and Verification
D. *24 CFR 5.233 Mandated Use of HUD’s Enterprise Income Verification (EIV)
System *HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 7-3 identifies the core federal regulatory citations that govern annual recertification under Section 1. These include rules on re-examining family income and composition for Section 8 project-based programs, requirements for family information and verification, and the mandated use of HUD's Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system. Together, these citations form the regulatory framework that housing providers and program administrators must follow when conducting annual recertifications.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers administering Section 8 project-based assistance should be familiar with the regulatory citations compiled in HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 7-3, as these define the federal rules governing annual recertification. Compliant operators generally conduct re-examinations of family income and composition in accordance with 24 CFR 5.657 and the program-specific regulations listed, verify family information under 24 CFR 5.659, and use HUD's Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system as required by 24 CFR 5.233. Maintaining familiarity with each of these cited regulations helps ensure that recertification processes align with HUD program requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Section 8 project-based housing have rights tied to the annual recertification process, which is governed by the regulatory framework outlined in HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 7-3. The cited regulations—including rules on income re-examination and family information verification—establish what information housing providers may request and how it must be handled. Tenants who believe their recertification was not conducted in accordance with these rules may raise concerns with their property manager, contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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