Nan Mckay Housing Choice Voucher
Specialist Exam WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERD GRADED A+
GUARANTEED 100% PASS
Occupancy cycle - 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
,Certification of preference + waitlist addition - ANSWER-At time of initial app, need only
certify preference eligibility (not verify)
Place on waitlist according to preference claimed
eligibility verification requirement: X number of days - ANSWER-60 day window to
obtain verification docs
elderly family: - ANSWER-head or spouse is 62+
disabled family: - ANSWER-head/spouse is disabled
two+ people in hh are disabled
one+ people w/ one+ live-in aides
exemptions from SSN disclosure - ANSWER-Noncontending family member (someone
not declaring citizenship/eligible non-citizen status)
Noncontending family member - ANSWER-someone not declaring citizenship/eligible
non-citizen status
exempt from SSN disclosure
Mixed family - ANSWER-Citizens + eligible noncitizens/non-eligible non-citizens
To declare citizenship/national status: - ANSWER-complete signed declaration (section
214 status)
Section 214 - ANSWER-to declare citizenship/national status
When is income eligibility not tested? - ANSWER-After lease-up/admission
Student rule for eligibility - 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 - ANSWER-
Notify household and provide an opportunity to dispute
PHA must deny if applicant fails to: - ANSWER-sign consent forms
not disclose SSN
no citizens/eligible nationals
PHA may deny for - ANSWER-debts owed
Family obligations are listed on - ANSWER-the voucher
PHA is not obligated to approve tenancy when: - ANSWER-voucher is issued
Oral briefing must include: - 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: - ANSWER-voucher issuance
Voucher suspension (stopping the clock) - ANSWER-must be done by the PHA
PHA must give owner these records: - ANSWER-current/prior family addresses
current/prior landlord names + addresses (if known)
Owner is responsible for: - ANSWER-Screening tenant's behavior/suitability for tenancy
PHA may not approve tenancy until: - ANSWER-Unit eligible
HQS
Tenancy addendum included
Reasonable rent
Family share !> 40% monthly adjusted income
Ineligible units - ANSWER-Public housing
project-based units
Specialist Exam WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERD GRADED A+
GUARANTEED 100% PASS
Occupancy cycle - 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
,Certification of preference + waitlist addition - ANSWER-At time of initial app, need only
certify preference eligibility (not verify)
Place on waitlist according to preference claimed
eligibility verification requirement: X number of days - ANSWER-60 day window to
obtain verification docs
elderly family: - ANSWER-head or spouse is 62+
disabled family: - ANSWER-head/spouse is disabled
two+ people in hh are disabled
one+ people w/ one+ live-in aides
exemptions from SSN disclosure - ANSWER-Noncontending family member (someone
not declaring citizenship/eligible non-citizen status)
Noncontending family member - ANSWER-someone not declaring citizenship/eligible
non-citizen status
exempt from SSN disclosure
Mixed family - ANSWER-Citizens + eligible noncitizens/non-eligible non-citizens
To declare citizenship/national status: - ANSWER-complete signed declaration (section
214 status)
Section 214 - ANSWER-to declare citizenship/national status
When is income eligibility not tested? - ANSWER-After lease-up/admission
Student rule for eligibility - 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 - ANSWER-
Notify household and provide an opportunity to dispute
PHA must deny if applicant fails to: - ANSWER-sign consent forms
not disclose SSN
no citizens/eligible nationals
PHA may deny for - ANSWER-debts owed
Family obligations are listed on - ANSWER-the voucher
PHA is not obligated to approve tenancy when: - ANSWER-voucher is issued
Oral briefing must include: - 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: - ANSWER-voucher issuance
Voucher suspension (stopping the clock) - ANSWER-must be done by the PHA
PHA must give owner these records: - ANSWER-current/prior family addresses
current/prior landlord names + addresses (if known)
Owner is responsible for: - ANSWER-Screening tenant's behavior/suitability for tenancy
PHA may not approve tenancy until: - ANSWER-Unit eligible
HQS
Tenancy addendum included
Reasonable rent
Family share !> 40% monthly adjusted income
Ineligible units - ANSWER-Public housing
project-based units
