HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 3-2

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 3-1 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 3-1: Key Terms

           Applicant                                          Live-in aide
           Assistance animals                                 Mixed family
           Chronically mentally ill                           National
           Citizen                                            Near-elderly family
           Developmentally disabled                           Noncitizen
           Disabled family                                    Nonelderly disabled family
           Disabled household                                 PAC (Project Assistance Contract)
           Displaced family                                   Person with disabilities
           Elderly family                                     Physical disability
           Elderly person                                     PRAC (Project Rental Assistance
                                                                Contract)
           Eligible noncitizen
                                                               Prorated assistance
           *Enterprise Income Verification (EIV)*
                                                               RAP (Rental Assistance Payment)
           Evidence of citizenship or eligible
            status                                             Remaining member of a tenant family
           Family                                             Rent Supplement
           Income limit                                       Section 8
           Independent student