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the exception area may use the HUD -approved exception payment standard amount. The total population of all HUD -approved exception areas in an FMR area may not include more than 50 percent of the population of the FMR area. Unit -by -Unit Exceptions [24 CFR 982.503(c)(2)(ii), 24 CFR 982.505(d), Notice PIH 2O10-261 Unit -by -unit exceptions to SAHA's payment standards generally are not permitted. However, an exception may be made as a reasonable accommodation for a family that includes a person with disabilities. (See Chapter 2 for a discussion of reasonable accommodations.) This type of exception does not affect SAHA's payment standard schedule. When needed as a reasonable accommodation, SAHA may make an exception to the payment standard without HUD approval if the exception amount does not exceed 110 percent of the applicable FMR for the unit size [HCV GB 7-9]. SAHA may request HUD approval for an exception to the payment standard for a particular family if the required amount falls between 110 and 120 percent of the FMR. SAHA Policy A family that requires a reasonable accommodation may request a higher payment standard at the time the Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) is submitted. The family must document the need for the exception. In order to approve an exception, or request an exception from HUD, SAHA must determine that: • There is a shortage of affordable units that would be appropriate for the family; • The family's TTP would otherwise exceed 40 percent of adjusted monthly income; and • The rent for the unit is reasonable. "Success Rate" Payment Standard Amounts [24 CFR 982.503(e)] If a substantial percentage of families have difficulty finding a suitable unit, SAHA may request a "success rate payment standard" that applies to the entire jurisdiction. If approved by HUD, a success rate payment standard allows SAHA to set its payment standards at 90-110 percent of a higher FMR (the 50th, rather than the 40th percentile FMR). To support the request, SAHA must demonstrate that during the most recent 6-month period for which information is available: • Fewer than 75 percent of families who were issued vouchers became participants; • SAHA had established payment standards for all unit sizes, and for the entire jurisdiction, at 110 percent of the published FMR; and • SAHA had a policy of allowing voucher holders who made sustained efforts to locate units at least 90 days to search for a unit. Although HUD approves the success rate payment standard for all unit sizes in the FMR area, SAHA may choose to adjust the payment standard for only some unit sizes in all, or a designated part, of SAHA's jurisdiction within the FMR area. Decreases in the Payment Standard below the Basic Range [24 CFR 982.503(d)] SAHA must request HUD approval to establish a payment standard amount that is lower than the basic range. At HUD's sole discretion, HUD may approve establishment of a payment standard lower than the basic range. HUD will not approve a lower payment standard if the family share 4-37