HUD HCV Guidebook § 5.3
PHA Income Targeting (HUD HCV Guidebook)
Operative Text
The HCV program income target requirements which requires that 75 percent of a PHA admissions in
each PHA fiscal year are families whose income are at or below the extremely low income limit 20
does not apply to HUD-VASH. The PHA may, however, choose to include the admission of extremely
low-income VASH families in its income targeting numbers.
17 HU17 See HUD’s VAWA regulations and PIH regulations for more information on VAWA protections.
24 CFR
part 5, Subpart L. HUD-VASH Operating Requirements, Section L, “Section Eight Management Assessment
System.”
18 HUD-VASH Operating Requirements, Section J, “Moving-to-Work (MTW) Agencies.”
19 HUD-VASH Operating Requirements, Section M, “Reallocation of HUD-VASH Vouchers.”
20 HUD-VASH Operating Requirements, Section C, “Income Eligibility.”Under HCV Guidebook § 5.3, the standard rule requiring that 75 percent of a Public Housing Authority's annual admissions go to extremely low-income families does not apply when those admissions are made through the HUD-VASH program. PHAs retain the option, however, to count extremely low-income HUD-VASH families toward their income targeting numbers if they choose to do so. This provision creates a distinct lane for veteran-serving vouchers that operates outside the usual income-targeting framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
HCV Guidebook § 5.3 has limited direct bearing on private landlords, but property owners who participate in the HUD-VASH program should be aware that the PHA administering those vouchers is not bound by the standard 75-percent extremely-low-income admissions threshold. Operators working with HUD-VASH voucher holders can expect that the PHA's admissions decisions for that program follow a separate eligibility track. Understanding this distinction can help landlords anticipate how a PHA manages its voucher pool when both standard HCV and HUD-VASH vouchers are in use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Veterans and their families participating in the HUD-VASH program should know that, under HCV Guidebook § 5.3, their admission through HUD-VASH is not subject to the same income-targeting quota that governs standard Housing Choice Voucher admissions. This means a PHA cannot deny or delay a HUD-VASH admission solely on the grounds that it has already met its 75-percent extremely-low-income target. Applicants who believe their HUD-VASH admission has been improperly handled may contact their local PHA, reach out to HUD directly, or consult a tenant-rights or veterans-services 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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