Special Re-certifications Clause Samples

Special Re-certifications. If a family's income is too unstable to project for twelve (12) months, including families that temporarily have no income or have a temporary decrease in income, the JCHA) may schedule special re-certifications every sixty (60) days until the income stabilizes and an annual income can be determined. When families report zero income, and have no income excluded for rent calculation purposes, the JCHA has an obligation to pursue verification of income that reflects the family’s lifestyle. The Head of Household will be required to sign a Certification of Zero Income form indicating that they do not receive any income. Additionally, they will be required to complete a Zero Income Checklist and Worksheet form that asks residents to estimate how much they spend on items such as food, paper products, cable TV, transportation, etc., and whether any of the costs are being paid or provided by an individual outside of the household. If any such payments or items are being received, they are considered income. For families who report a temporary decrease in income (for 60 days or less) as a result of a short-term disability or other situation, the JCHA will reduce the rent accordingly but may perform a Special Recertification every 60 days until a reasonably accurate estimate of income can be made.