HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 9-4
Introduction to the EIV System (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
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The EIV system is a web-based application which provides owners with employment,
wage, unemployment compensation and Social Security benefit information for tenants
participating in HUD’s assisted housing programs. Information in EIV is derived from
computer matching programs initiated by HUD with the Social Security Administration
(SSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for all tenants
with valid personal identifying information (name, date of birth (DOB), and Social
Security number (SSN)) reported on the form HUD-50059. Information in the EIV
system is used by owners to verify employment and income at the time of recertification
and to reduce errors in subsidy payments.HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 9-4 establishes the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system as a federally maintained, web-based tool that aggregates income-related data—including wages, unemployment compensation, and Social Security benefits—for tenants in HUD-assisted housing. The data originates from computer-matching agreements between HUD, the Social Security Administration, and the Department of Health and Human Services, and is tied to identifying information submitted on form HUD-50059. The system's stated purpose is to support accurate income verification during recertification and to minimize errors in subsidy calculations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 9-4, owners and managers of HUD-assisted properties are expected to use the EIV system as part of the recertification process to cross-check tenant-reported income against federal data sources. Compliant operators typically ensure that accurate personal identifying information—name, date of birth, and Social Security number—is recorded on form HUD-50059 so that EIV matching can function properly. Incorporating EIV data into income verification workflows is a standard practice for reducing subsidy payment discrepancies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 9-4 describes a federal system that your housing provider may use to verify income information—such as wages, unemployment benefits, and Social Security payments—during your recertification. Tenants in HUD-assisted programs should be aware that their income data may be cross-referenced with records from the Social Security Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services. If you have questions about how EIV data is being used in your recertification or believe information is inaccurate, tenant-rights organizations or HUD's resources can help explain available options.
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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