HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 7-9
Key Regulations (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
Operative Text
The following are the key regulatory citations pertaining to Section 2: Interim
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 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 VerificationHUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 7-9 identifies the core federal regulatory citations that govern interim recertification processes in Section 8 project-based housing programs. These regulations—spanning 24 CFR 5.657, 5.659, and several program-specific provisions—establish the framework for re-examining family income, composition, and related information between annual recertifications. The provision serves as a reference map, directing administrators and participants to the authoritative rules that apply when a household's circumstances change mid-year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers administering Section 8 project-based programs should be familiar with the regulatory citations compiled in HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 7-9, as these references define the legal basis for conducting interim recertifications. Compliant operators generally maintain procedures that align with 24 CFR 5.657, the program-specific re-examination rules, and 24 CFR 5.659's family information and verification requirements. Keeping documentation practices consistent with these cited regulations helps ensure that interim income and composition changes are processed correctly and in accordance with HUD standards.
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 regulations listed in HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 7-9, which govern how and when a household's income or composition changes must be reported and reviewed. Under the cited rules—including 24 CFR 5.657 and 24 CFR 5.659—tenants are generally entitled to have their rent adjusted when qualifying changes in income or family composition occur between annual recertifications. Tenants who believe an interim recertification was handled incorrectly may consider contacting their local HUD office, raising the issue with property management, or reaching out to a 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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