Nan Mckay Housing Choice Voucher Specialist Exam
Newest 2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
When is income eligibility not tested? - CORRECT ANSWER-After lease-
up/admission
Student rule for eligibility - CORRECT ANSWER-Cannot give assistance to
someone who:
• Is enrolled as a student at an
institution of higher education;
• Is under the age of 24;
• Is not a veteran of the United
States military;
• Is unmarried;
• Does not have a dependent
child;
• Is not a person with disabilities,
• Student and parents are both income eligible (80% AMI) or student is
independent/absent from their parents
,Before beginning denial on basis of criminal/sex-offender status, PHA must -
CORRECT ANSWER-Notify household and provide an opportunity to dispute
PHA must deny if applicant fails to: - CORRECT ANSWER-sign consent forms
not disclose SSN
no citizens/eligible nationals
PHA may deny for - CORRECT ANSWER-debts owed
Family obligations are listed on - CORRECT ANSWER-the voucher
PHA is not obligated to approve tenancy when: - CORRECT ANSWER-voucher is
issued
Oral briefing must include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Description of how program
works
,Family/owner responsibilities
Where family may lease (inside and outside of PHA jurisdiction)
Explanation of portability + list of contacts at neighboring PHAs
Oral briefing must be done prior to: - CORRECT ANSWER-voucher issuance
Owner responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER-Selects and screens tenants
Enforces lease
State responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER-Passes legislation establishing PHAS
PHA administrative plan - CORRECT ANSWER-establishes local policies for
administering the HCV program
HUD vs ADA definition of disability - CORRECT ANSWER-HUD definition is more
specific, used for eligibility determination and allowances/deductions
, ADA definition - broader, used for reasonable accommodations
Live in aide - CORRECT ANSWER-would not be living in the unit except to
provide necessary supportive services
Occupancy cycle - CORRECT ANSWER-Intake - preapplication, waiting list,
needs estimation, final eligibility determination
Initial lease-up - briefing & voucher issuance, RFTA and lease approval submitted,
HQS inspection, approval & execution, moves
Annual Activities - recerts, HQS (biennially), rent adjustment
Moves
Interim activities - interem recerts, HQS compliance
Terminations - HCV violation, lease termination, HAP contract termination
Newest 2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
When is income eligibility not tested? - CORRECT ANSWER-After lease-
up/admission
Student rule for eligibility - CORRECT ANSWER-Cannot give assistance to
someone who:
• Is enrolled as a student at an
institution of higher education;
• Is under the age of 24;
• Is not a veteran of the United
States military;
• Is unmarried;
• Does not have a dependent
child;
• Is not a person with disabilities,
• Student and parents are both income eligible (80% AMI) or student is
independent/absent from their parents
,Before beginning denial on basis of criminal/sex-offender status, PHA must -
CORRECT ANSWER-Notify household and provide an opportunity to dispute
PHA must deny if applicant fails to: - CORRECT ANSWER-sign consent forms
not disclose SSN
no citizens/eligible nationals
PHA may deny for - CORRECT ANSWER-debts owed
Family obligations are listed on - CORRECT ANSWER-the voucher
PHA is not obligated to approve tenancy when: - CORRECT ANSWER-voucher is
issued
Oral briefing must include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Description of how program
works
,Family/owner responsibilities
Where family may lease (inside and outside of PHA jurisdiction)
Explanation of portability + list of contacts at neighboring PHAs
Oral briefing must be done prior to: - CORRECT ANSWER-voucher issuance
Owner responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER-Selects and screens tenants
Enforces lease
State responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER-Passes legislation establishing PHAS
PHA administrative plan - CORRECT ANSWER-establishes local policies for
administering the HCV program
HUD vs ADA definition of disability - CORRECT ANSWER-HUD definition is more
specific, used for eligibility determination and allowances/deductions
, ADA definition - broader, used for reasonable accommodations
Live in aide - CORRECT ANSWER-would not be living in the unit except to
provide necessary supportive services
Occupancy cycle - CORRECT ANSWER-Intake - preapplication, waiting list,
needs estimation, final eligibility determination
Initial lease-up - briefing & voucher issuance, RFTA and lease approval submitted,
HQS inspection, approval & execution, moves
Annual Activities - recerts, HQS (biennially), rent adjustment
Moves
Interim activities - interem recerts, HQS compliance
Terminations - HCV violation, lease termination, HAP contract termination
