4-1 SUBMISSION ANNUAL ADMIN PLAN_EXHIBIT 3

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The family currently owes rent or other amounts to any PHA in connection with the HCV, Certificate, Moderate Rehabilitation or public housing programs. The family has breached the terms of a repayment agreement entered into with SAHA. A family member has engaged in or threatened violent or abusive behavior toward SAHA personnel. Abusive or violent behavior towards SAHA personnel includes verbal as well as physical abuse or violence. Use of racial epithets, or other language, written or oral, that is customarily used to intimidate may be considered abusive or violent behavior. Threatening refers to oral or written threats or physical gestures that communicate intent to abuse or commit violence. In making its decision to terminate assistance, the PHA will consider alternatives as described in Section 12-II.C and other factors described in Section 12-II.D and 12 II.E. Upon consideration of such alternatives and factors, the PHA may, on a case-by-case basis, choose not to terminate assistance. Family Absence from the Unit \[24 CFR 982.312\] The family may be absent from the unit for brief periods. The PHA must establish a policy on how long the family may be absent from the assisted unit. However, the family may not be absent from the unit for a period of more than 180 consecutive calendar days for any reason. Absence in this context means that no member of the family is residing in the unit. SAHA Policy If the family is planning on being absent from the unit in excess of 15 days, the family must notify SAHA. If the family is absent from the unit for more than 30 days for medical reasons, the family must provide written verification from a physician or other licensed health care provider. If the family is absent from the unit for more than 30 assistance will be terminated. Notice of termination will be sent in accordance with Section 12-II.F. Insufficient Funding \[24 CFR 982.454\] The PHA may terminate HAP contracts if the PHA determines, in accordance with HUD requirements, that funding under the consolidated ACC is insufficient to support continued assistance for families in the program. SAHA Policy SAHA will determine whether there is sufficient funding to pay for currently assisted families according to the policies in Part VIII of Chapter 16. If SAHA determines there is a shortage of funding, prior to terminating any HAP contracts, SAHA will determine if any other actions can be taken to reduce program costs. Those include but are not limited to the following: Deny portability to higher payment standard areas Page 12-6 04/01/14