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TPS-IV.D. INCOME VERIFICATION AT ADMISSION Self -Certification at Admission The requirement to obtain third -party verification of income in accordance with Notice PIH 2018-18 does not apply to the EHV program applicants at admission, and alternatively, PHAs may, consider self -certification the highest form of income verification at admission. As such, PHA policies related to the verification of income in Section 7-I.B. do not apply to EHV families at admission. Instead, applicants must submit an affidavit attesting to their reported income, assets, expenses, and other factors that would affect an income eligibility determination. Additionally, applicants may provide third -party documentation that represents the applicant's income within the 60-day period prior to admission or voucher issuance but is not dated within 60 days of the PHA's request. PHA Policy Any documents used for verification must be the original (not photocopies) and dated within the 60-day period prior to admission. The documents must not be damaged, altered, or in any way illegible. Printouts from webpages are considered original documents. Any family self -certifications must be made in a format acceptable to the PHA and must be signed by the family member whose information or status is being verified. The PHA will incorporate additional procedures to remind families of the obligation to provide true and complete information in accordance with Chapter 14. The PHA will address any material discrepancies (i.e., unreported income or a substantial difference in reported income) that may arise later. The PHA may, but is not required to, offer the family a repayment agreement in accordance with Chapter 16. If the family fails to repay the excess subsidy, the PHA will terminate the family's assistance in accordance with the policies in Chapter 12. Applicants may provide income verifications that are not dated within 60 days of the PHA's request. For example, an SSI benefit letter issued 11/2020 showing the 2021 benefit amount and provided 7/2021 would be acceptable. City Council Page TSP3T— 53 Admin7��pjo2if/1/21