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Briefing Packet [24 CFR 982.301(b)] Documents and information provided in the briefing packet must include the following: ~ The term of the voucher, and SAHA's policies on any extensions or suspensions of the term. If SAHA allows extensions, the packet must explain how the family can request an extension. ~ A description of the method used to calculate the housing assistance payment for a family, including how SAHA determines the payment standard for a family, how SAHA determines total tenant payment for a family, and information on the payment standard and utility allowance schedule. ~ An explanation of how SAHA determines the maximum allowable rent for an assisted unit. ~ Where the family may lease a unit. For a family that qualifies to lease a unit outside SAHA jurisdiction under portability procedures, the information must include an explanation of how portability works. ~ The HUD-required tenancy addendum, which must be included in the lease. ~ The form the family must use to request approval of tenancy, and a description of the procedure for requesting approval for a tenancy. ~ A statement of SAHA policy on providing information about families to prospective owners. ~ SAHA subsidy standards including when and how exceptions are made. ~ The HUD brochure on how to select a unit. ~ The HUD pamphlet on lead-based paint entitled Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. ~ Information on federal, state and local equal opportunity laws and a copy of the housing discrimination complaint form. ~ A list of landlords or other parties willing to lease to assisted families or help families find units, especially outside areas of poverty or minority concentration. ~ Notice that if the family includes a person with disabilities, the family may request a list of available accessible units known to SAHA. ~ The family obligations under the program, including any obligations of a welfare-to-work family. ~ The grounds on which SAHA may terminate assistance for a participant family because of family action or failure to act. ~ SAHA informal hearing procedures including when SAHA is required to offer a participant family the opportunity for an informal hearing, and how to request the hearing. ii~29~io Page 5-3