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SAHA will reference the following chart in determining the appropriate voucher size for a family: Voucher Size Persons in Household (Minimum -Maximum) 1 Bedroom 1-2 2 Bedrooms 3-4 3 Bedrooms 5-6 4 Bedrooms 7-8 5 Bedrooms 9-10 5-II.C. EXCEPTIONS TO SUBSIDY STANDARDS In determining family unit size for a particular family, SAHA may grant an exception to its established subsidy standards if SAHA determines that the exception is justified by the health or other personal circumstances [24 CFR 982.402(b)(8)]. Reasons may include, but are not limited to: ~ A need for an additional bedroom for medical equipment ~ A need for a separate bedroom for reasons related to a family member's disability, medical or health condition For a single person who is not elderly, disabled, or a remaining family member, an exception cannot override the regulatory limit of a zero or one bedroom [24 CFR 982.402(b)(8)]. The family must request any exception to the subsidy standards in writing. The request must explain the need or justification for a larger family unit size, and must include appropriate documentation. Requests based on health-related reasons must be verified by a knowledgeable professional source (e.g., doctor or health professional), unless the disability and the disability- related request for accommodation is readily apparent or otherwise known. The family's continued need for an additional bedroom will be re-verified at annual reexamination. SAHA will notify the family of its determination within 14 days of receiving the family's request. If a participant family's request is denied, the notice will inform the family of their right to request an informal hearing. 5-ILD. VOUCHER ISSUANCE [24 CFR 982.302] When a family is selected from the waiting list (or as a special admission as described in Chapter 4), or when a participant family wants to move to another unit, SAHA issues a Housing Choice Voucher, form HUD-52646. This chapter deals only with voucher issuance for applicants. For voucher issuance associated with moves of program participants, please refer to Chapter 10. The voucher is the family's authorization to search for housing. It specifies the unit size for which the family qualifies, and includes both the date of voucher issuance and date of expiration. It contains a brief description of how the program works and explains the family obligations under the program. The voucher is evidence that SAHA has determined the family to be eligible for the program, and that SAHA expects to have funds available to subsidize the family if the iii29iio Page 5-8