3 - PUBLIC HEARING ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

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Administrative Plan 4/1/2016 Page 16-10 • General policy issues or class grievances • Establishment of SAHA schedule of utility allowances for families in the program • SAHA determination not to approve an extension or suspension of a voucher term • SAHA determination not to approve a unit or tenancy • SAHA determination that a unit selected by the applicant is not in compliance with the HQS • SAHA determination that the unit is not in accordance with HQS because of family size • A determination by SAHA to exercise or not to exercise any right or remedy against an owner under a HAP contract SAHA Policy SAHA will only offer participants the opportunity for an informal hearing when required by the regulations. Informal Hearing Procedures Notice to the Family [24 CFR 982.555(c)] When SAHA makes a decision that is subject to informal hearing procedures, SAHA must inform the family of its right to an informal hearing at the same time that it informs the family of the decision. For decisions related to the family’s annual or adjusted income, the determination of the appropriate utility allowance, and the determination of the family unit size, SAHA must notify the family that they may ask for an explanation of the basis of the determination, and that if they do not agree with the decision, they may request an informal hearing on the decision. For decisions related to the termination of the family’s assistance, or the denial of a family’s request for an exception to SAHA’s subsidy standards, the notice must contain a brief statement of the reasons for the decision, a statement that if the family does not agree with the decision, the family may request an informal hearing on the decision, and a statement of the deadline for the family to request an informal hearing. SAHA Policy In cases where SAHA makes a decision for which an informal hearing must be offered, the notice to the family will include all of the following: • The proposed action or decision of SAHA. • A brief statement of the reasons for the decision including the regulatory reference. • The date the proposed action will take place. • A statement of the family’s right to an explanation of the basis for SAHA’s decision. • A statement that if the family does not agree with the decision the family may request an informal hearing regarding the decision. • A deadline for the family to request the informal hearing. 3-354