HCV Rent Calculation Exclusions Study
Guide with Solutions
Streamlining Final Rule - ANSWER Regulations revising EID tracking and
calculation methods
Qualifications for EID - ANSWER Criteria for families to qualify for earned income
disallowance
Previously Unemployed - ANSWER Definition includes earning less than minimum wage
Economic Self-Sufficiency Program - ANSWER Programs aiding economic
independence of HUD-assisted families
TANF Benefits - ANSWER Temporary Assistance for Needy Families financial aid
Calculation of the Disallowance - ANSWER Process of excluding income increases for a
specified period
EID - ANSWER Earned Income Disregard; excludes income for a period
PHA - ANSWER Public Housing Authority; oversees public housing programs
TTP - ANSWER Total Tenant Payment; amount paid by tenant in housing programs
, ISAs - ANSWER Individual Savings Accounts; alternative to income disallowance
WIC - ANSWER Women, Infants, and Children program; provides nutrition assistance
VISTA - ANSWER Volunteers in Service to America; volunteer program
RSVP - ANSWER Retired Senior Volunteer Program; volunteer program for seniors
Americorps - ANSWER National service program; provides living allowance
Vouchers - ANSWER Housing choice vouchers; assist with rent payments
CFR - ANSWER Code of Federal Regulations; rules for federal agencies
WIA - ANSWER Workforce Investment Act; provides job training and employment
services
Food Stamps - ANSWER Allotment under the Food Stamp Act; nutrition assistance
Lump Sum - ANSWER Single payment of money; received at once
Native American Housing - ANSWER Housing programs for Native Americans;
specific income exclusions
Higher Education Act - ANSWER Legislation for student aid; includes work-
study programs
Guide with Solutions
Streamlining Final Rule - ANSWER Regulations revising EID tracking and
calculation methods
Qualifications for EID - ANSWER Criteria for families to qualify for earned income
disallowance
Previously Unemployed - ANSWER Definition includes earning less than minimum wage
Economic Self-Sufficiency Program - ANSWER Programs aiding economic
independence of HUD-assisted families
TANF Benefits - ANSWER Temporary Assistance for Needy Families financial aid
Calculation of the Disallowance - ANSWER Process of excluding income increases for a
specified period
EID - ANSWER Earned Income Disregard; excludes income for a period
PHA - ANSWER Public Housing Authority; oversees public housing programs
TTP - ANSWER Total Tenant Payment; amount paid by tenant in housing programs
, ISAs - ANSWER Individual Savings Accounts; alternative to income disallowance
WIC - ANSWER Women, Infants, and Children program; provides nutrition assistance
VISTA - ANSWER Volunteers in Service to America; volunteer program
RSVP - ANSWER Retired Senior Volunteer Program; volunteer program for seniors
Americorps - ANSWER National service program; provides living allowance
Vouchers - ANSWER Housing choice vouchers; assist with rent payments
CFR - ANSWER Code of Federal Regulations; rules for federal agencies
WIA - ANSWER Workforce Investment Act; provides job training and employment
services
Food Stamps - ANSWER Allotment under the Food Stamp Act; nutrition assistance
Lump Sum - ANSWER Single payment of money; received at once
Native American Housing - ANSWER Housing programs for Native Americans;
specific income exclusions
Higher Education Act - ANSWER Legislation for student aid; includes work-
study programs
