HUD HCV Guidebook § 7.1

Documentation of Citizenship or Immigration Status (HUD HCV Guidebook)

HUD guidance — not codified law
In Force
Verified 9/25/2026 · Next check 10/2/2026
effective 9/25/2026FederalSection 8 HCV

Operative Text

HUD HCV Guidebook § 7.1
Each eligible household member (or the parent/guardian for household members under age 18) must30 sign a
declaration of their status. Eligible noncitizens must also provide supporting documentation as shown on
Exhibit 1 Non-Citizen Rule Summary of Documentation Requirements. Family members who do not sign a
declaration of their status or provide the required supporting documentation will be considered ineligible
noncitizens.

Documentation must31 be submitted by the time of the eligibility determination. Once documents have been
submitted and verified for an individual, citizenship documentation for that individual will not need to be
collected again. Household members who do not provide the required proof of citizenship or eligible
immigration status will be considered ineligible noncitizens.
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Related Rules

§ 888.113
§ 888.113 Fair market rents for existing housing: Methodology.
§ 888.115
§ 888.115 Fair market rents for existing housing: Manner of publication.
§ 5.512
§ 5.512 Verification of eligible immigration status.

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