HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 8-2

A.     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. These terms
              are listed in Figure 8-1, and their definitions can be found in the Glossary to this
              handbook. It is important to be familiar with these definitions when reading this
              chapter.

       B.     The terms “disability” and “persons with disabilities” are used in two contexts – for
              civil rights protections, and for program eligibility purposes. Each use has specific
              definitions.

              1.        When used in context of protection from discrimination or improving the
                        accessibility of housing, the civil rights-related definitions apply.

              2.        When used in the context of eligibility under multifamily subsidized housing
                        programs, the program eligibility definitions apply.

              NOTE: See the Glossary for specific definitions and paragraph 2-23 for an
              explanation of this difference.

Figure 8-1: Key Terms

            Adult                                   Rural Housing Service (RHS)

            *Enterprise Income Verification         Tenant
             (EIV)*
                                                     Tenant with a disability
            Eviction
                                                     Termination of assistance
            Family
                                                     Termination of tenancy
            Fraud
                                                     Unauthorized occupant
            Increased ability to pay
                                                     Unintentional program violation
            Law enforcement agency

            Live-in aide