Q & A: Compliance
Q & A: Compliance
Question: I have a Section 236 property. Jack moved into a 1-bedroom unit in November, with a Live-In Aide named Willow. He married her in April, but she didn’t move in all the way – she only lives there half the time and stays with her daughters the other half of the time, in a house she owns. Willow is also a student at a local university. When should I add her to the 50059? Is her home an asset? Is her college financial aid counted as income? If she sells her home, can her daughters move into the unit too, or do they have to wait for a 2-bedroom to become available? Dave in Michigan
Answer: HUD regulations require that the subsidized unit be the sole residence of the occupants. Until Willow moves into the unit full-time, she doesn’t qualify to be added to Jack’s unit, and he would remain the sole resident. During this time, be sure his income includes any amounts for regular bills Willow pays for him. And, be mindful of your House Rules’ Guest Policy. Generally, there’s a limit on the amount of time a guest can stay in the unit. Once Willow does move in, her assets would include anything in her bank accounts from the sale of the house (unless she disposed of it for $1000 or more under market value, in which case the house would be an imputed asset). All scholarship income is excluded. Willow’s daughters can move in, as long as the unit size is in compliance with local occupancy laws.