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SAHA Policv SAHA staff will document in the file the date and time of the telephone call or visit, the name of the person contacted, the telephone number, as well as the information/facts provided. When any source responds verbally to the initial written request for verification, SAHA staff will accept the verbal response as oral verification but will also request that the source complete and return any verification forms that were provided. When Third -Party Verification is Not Required [Notice PIH 2O10-191 Third -party verification may not be available in all situations. HUD has acknowledged that it may not be cost-effective or reasonable to obtain third -party verification of income, assets, or expenses when these items would have a minimal impact on the family's total tenant payment. SAHA Policv If the family cannot provide original documents, SAHA will pay the service charge required to obtain third -party verification, unless it is not cost effective in which case a self -certification will be acceptable as the only means of verification. SAHA will also consider that third -party verification is not available when there is a service charge for verifying an asset or expense. The cost of verification will not be passed on to the family. The cost of postage and envelopes to obtain third -party verification of income, assets and expenses is not an unreasonable cost [VG. P. 18]. Primary Documents Third -party verification is not required when legal documents are the primary source, such as a birth certificate or other legal documentation of birth. Imputed Assets HUD permits PHAs to accept a self -certification from a family as verification of assets disposed of for less than fair market value [HCV GB, p. 5-28]. SAHA Policy SAHA will not accept a self -certification from a family as verification of assets disposed of for less than fair market value. Value of Assets and Asset Income [24 CFR 982.516(a)] For families with net assets totaling $5,000 or less, SAHA may accept the family's declaration of asset value and anticipated asset income. However, SAHA is required to obtain third -party verification of all assets regardless of the amount during the intake process and at least every three years thereafter. SAHA Policv For families with net assets totaling $5,000 or less, SAHA will accept the family's self - certification of the value of family assets and anticipated asset income when applicable. The family's declaration must show each asset and the amount of income expected from 4-10