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<br />Subsidy Standards \[24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)\] <br />If there is a change in the family unit size that would apply to a family during the HAP contract <br />term, either due to a change in family composition, or a change in the PHAsubsidy standards <br />(see Chapter 5), the new family unit size must be used to determine the payment standard <br />first annual reexamination following the change in family <br />unit size. <br /> <br />Utility Allowances \[24 CFR 982.517(d)\] <br />arrangement with the owner, or in the PHAllowance schedule \[HCV GB, p. 12-5\]. <br />Chapter 16 discusses how utility allowance schedules are established. <br />When there are changes in the utility arrangement with the owner, the PHA must use the utility <br />allowances in effect at the time the new lease and HAP contract are executed. <br />SAHA Policy <br />annual reexamination after the allowance is adopted. <br />11-III.C. NOTIFICATION OF NEW FAMILY SHARE AND HAP AMOUNT <br />The PHA must notify the owner and family of any changes in the amount of the HAP payment <br />\[HUD-52641, HAP Contract\]. The notice must include the following information \[HCV GB, p. <br />12-6\]: <br /> <br />The amount and effective date of the new HAP payment <br /> <br />The amount and effective date of the new family share of rent to owner <br />The family must be given an opportunity for an informal hearing regarding <br />determination of their annual or adjusted income, and the use of such income to compute the <br />housing assistance payment \[24 CFR 982.555(a)(1)(i)\] (see Chapter 16). <br />SAHA Policy <br />The notice to the family will include the new and prior rent amounts for the owner and <br />the family. The notice also will state the procedures for requesting an informal hearing. <br />11-III.D. DISCREPANCIES <br /> <br />During an annual or interim reexamination, the PHA may discover that information previously <br />reported by the family was in error, or that the family intentionally misrepresented information. <br />In addition, the PHA may discover errors made by PHA staff. When errors resulting in the <br />overpayment or underpayment of subsidy are discovered, corrections will be made in accordance <br />with the policies in Chapter 13. <br /> <br /> <br />Page 11-10 <br />04/01/14 <br /> <br />