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family finds an approvable unit. However, SAHA does not have any liability to any party by the issuance of the voucher, and the voucher does not give the family any right to participate in SAHA's housing choice voucher program [Voucher, form HUD-52646] A voucher can be issued to an applicant family only after SAHA has determined that the family is eligible for the program based on information received within the 60 days prior to issuance [24 CFR 982.201(e)] and after the family has attended an oral briefing [HCV 8-1]. Vouchers will be issued to eligible applicants immediately following the mandatory briefing. SAHA should have sufficient funds to house an applicant before issuing a voucher. If funds are insufficient to house the family at the top of the waiting list, SAHA must wait until it has adequate funds before it calls another family from the list [HCV GB p. 8-10]. Prior to issuing any vouchers, SAHA will determine whether it has sufficient funding in accordance with the policies in Part VIII of Chapter 16. If SAHA determines that there is insufficient funding after a voucher has been issued, SAHA may rescind the voucher and place the affected family back on the waiting list. 5-II.E. VOUCHER TERM, EXTENSIONS, AND SUSPENSIONS Voucher Term [24 CFR 982.303] The initial term of a voucher will be 60 calendar days. The initial term must be stated on the voucher [24 CFR 982.303(a)]. SAHA may determine to issue the voucher for a longer period (up to 120 days) for families exercising portability or if the market has a low vacancy rate. The family must submit a Request for Tenancy Approval and proposed lease within the 60-day period unless SAHA grants an extension. Extensions of Voucher Term [24 CFR 982.303(b)] SAHA has the authority to grant extensions of search time, to specify the length of an extension, and to determine the circumstances under which extensions will be granted. There is no limit on the number of extensions that SAHA can approve. Discretionary policies related to extension and expiration of search time must be described in SAHA's administrative plan [24 CFR 982.54]. SAHA will approve additional search time if needed as a reasonable accommodation to make the program accessible to and usable by a person with disabilities. The extension period must be reasonable for the purpose. The family must be notified in writing of SAHA's decision to approve or deny an extension. SAHA's decision to deny a request for an extension of the voucher term is not subject to informal review [24 CFR 982.554(c)(4)]. iii29iio Page 5-9