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The family must submit a Request for Tenancy Approval and proposed lease within the 6o-day <br />period unless SARA grants an extension. <br />Extensions of Voucher Term [24 CFR 982.303(b)] <br />SARA has the authority to grant extensions of search time, to specify the length of an extension, <br />and to determine the circumstances under which extensions will be granted. There is no limit on <br />the number of extensions that SARA can approve. Discretionary policies related to extension and <br />expiration of search time must be described in SAHA's administrative plan [24 CFR 982.54]. <br />SARA will approve additional search time if needed as a reasonable accommodation to make the <br />program accessible to and usable by a person with disabilities. The extension period must be <br />reasonable for the purpose. <br />The family must be notified in writing of SAHA's decision to approve or deny an extension. <br />SAHA's decision to deny a request for an extension of the voucher term is not subject to <br />informal review [24 CFR 982.554(c)(4)]. <br />SARA will approve additional extensions only in the following circumstances: <br />It is necessary as a reasonable accommodation for a person with disabilities. <br />It is necessary due to reasons beyond the family's control, as determined by SARA. <br />Following is a list of extenuating circumstances that SARA may consider in making its <br />decision. The presence of these circumstances does not guarantee that an extension will <br />be granted: <br />Serious illness or death in the family <br />Other family emergency <br />Obstacles due to employment <br />Family has already submitted requests for tenancy approval that were not <br />approved by SARA <br />Family size or other special requirements make finding a unit difficult <br />Any request for an additional extension must include the reason(s) an additional <br />extension is necessary. SARA may require the family to provide documentation to <br />support the request. <br />All requests for extensions to the voucher term must be made in writing and submitted to <br />SARA prior to the expiration date of the voucher (or extended term of the voucher). <br />SARA will decide whether to approve or deny an extension request within 7 days of the <br />date the request is received, and will immediately provide the family written notice of its <br />decision. <br />Suspensions of Voucher Term [24 CFR 982.303(c)] <br />When a Request for Tenancy Approval and proposed lease is received by SARA, the term of the <br />voucher will not be suspended while the request is processed. <br />Page 5-9 <br />~~02~ 12 <br />