Cal. Civ. Code § 380.202
Fund Distributions to Geographic Areas
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a)�������� The Authority shall make Fund Distributions to Geographic Areas on a proportional basis using data from the most recent decennial census performed by the U.S. Census Bureau.� Each Geographic Area's proportionate share shall be the fraction having a numerator equal to the number of all Households in that Geographic Area having an Annual Income less than 50% of the State Median Income (as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, based on U.S. Census data) for a Household of four and paying more than 30% of their Annual Income for rent, and a denominator equal to the number of all Households in the State having an Annual Income less than 50% of the State Median Income for a Household of four and paying more than 30% of their Annual Income for rent.� b)�������� The proportionate Fund Distributions for the Geographic Areas shall be redetermined when data from a new decennial U.S. Census becomes available.� The Authority may use funds in the Reserve Fund to alleviate hardships arising out of reductions in the proportionate amount of Fund Distributions that would otherwise result in reductions in the amount of Rental Assistance for existing Tenants.
Under Illinois Administrative Code Part 380, Section 380.202, the state housing authority distributes rental assistance funds across geographic areas in proportion to each area's share of cost-burdened, low-income households — specifically, households earning less than 50% of the State Median Income (as set by HUD) and spending more than 30% of their income on rent. The proportions are calculated using data from the most recent U.S. decennial census. When new census data becomes available, the distribution shares are recalculated, and a Reserve Fund may be used to cushion any reductions in assistance for existing tenants.
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Property owners and managers who participate in rental assistance programs governed by 47 Ill. Admin. Code pt. 380 § 380.202 should be aware that the funding available in a given geographic area is tied to census-derived data on low-income, cost-burdened households. Compliant program administrators typically track how census updates may shift the proportional allocations affecting their region. Because redistribution can occur after each decennial census, operators generally monitor communications from the Authority regarding any changes to funding levels that could affect ongoing rental assistance payments.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 380.202 of 47 Ill. Admin. Code pt. 380 establishes that the amount of rental assistance funding directed to your geographic area is determined by how many low-income, cost-burdened households live there relative to the rest of the state. Tenants currently receiving rental assistance should be aware that funding levels can shift when new census data is applied, though the Reserve Fund exists specifically to help protect existing tenants from abrupt reductions. Tenants who believe their assistance has been improperly reduced may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or the Authority for information about how the reallocation was calculated.
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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