Item HA 03 - Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan

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Administrative Plan 7/1/2025 Page 12-9 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, SAHA will consider alternatives as described in Section 12-II.C and other factors described in Sections 12-II.D and 12-II.E. Upon consideration of such alternatives and factors, SAHA 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 14 calendar 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 60 consecutive calendar days, the family’s assistance may be terminated. Notice of proposed termination will be sent in accordance with Section 12-II.F. If the family is a single member household, with a reasonable accommodation, SAHA may approve absence from the unit for up to 180 consecutive calendar days. Upon the PHA’s HOTMA 102/104 compliance date, the below section on the asset limitation is added: Asset Limitation [24 CFR 5.618; Notice PIH 2023-27] The PHA has discretion with respect to the application of the asset limitation at annual and interim reexamination. The PHA may adopt a written policy of total nonenforcement, enforcement, or limited enforcement as well as adopting exception policies. SAHA Policy SAHA has adopted a policy of total nonenforcement of the asset limitation for all program participants. The asset limitation only applies to initial eligibility determinations for new admissions to the SAHA’s HCV program. EXHIBIT 1