HUD HCV Guidebook § 9
Disclosure of Social Security Numbers (HUD HCV Guidebook)
Operative Text
The PHA must46 require applicants and program participants to disclose and document the Social Security Numbers (SSNs) of all family members as a condition of admission and continued assistance, except ineligible noncitizens and as provided below. This process occurs only one time for each family member, unless a family member has been issued a new SSN or the Social Security Administration has determined that a previously disclosed SSN was invalid.
Under HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook § 9, housing authorities participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program are required to collect and verify the Social Security Numbers of all family members as a prerequisite for both initial admission and ongoing rental assistance. Ineligible noncitizens are exempt from this requirement. Once a valid SSN has been documented for a family member, it does not need to be re-submitted unless a new SSN is issued or the Social Security Administration determines the previously provided number was invalid.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a property owner participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program, understanding the Public Housing Authority's (PHA) obligations under HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook § 9 helps set expectations for the tenant screening and recertification process. Compliant PHAs collect and verify SSN documentation from applicants and participants before issuing vouchers or continuing assistance, meaning delays in tenant SSN disclosure can affect the timing of housing assistance payments. Operators generally maintain awareness of this requirement so they can anticipate any administrative holds that may arise when a family member's SSN documentation is pending or flagged as invalid.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook § 9, you and your family members have a defined obligation to provide and document Social Security Numbers as a condition of receiving or continuing Housing Choice Voucher assistance, with an exemption for ineligible noncitizens. Importantly, this disclosure is generally a one-time process per family member — it does not need to be repeated unless a new SSN is issued or the Social Security Administration flags a previously submitted number as invalid. If you believe your PHA is improperly requiring repeated SSN submissions or misapplying the exemption for ineligible noncitizens, tenant-rights organizations or HUD's complaint process may be available paths to explore.
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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