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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 onhealth-related reasons must be verified by a knowledgeable professional source (e.g., doctor or health professional), unless the disability and the disability- relatedrequest for accommodation is readily apparent or otherwise known. The family's continued need for an additional bedroom will be re-verified at annual reexamination. SARA 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-II.D. 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, SARA 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 SARA has determined the family to be eligible for the program, and that SARA expects to have funds available to subsidize the family if the family finds an approvable unit. However, SARA 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 SARA 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. SARA 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, SARA 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, SARA will determine whether it has sufficient funding in accordance with the policies in Part VIII of Chapter 16. If SARA determines that there is insufficient funding after a voucher has been issued, SARA 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 982.3 03 (a)] . SARA 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. Page 5-8 ~~02~ 12