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

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Administrative Plan 7/1/2025 Page 12-14 The extent of participation or culpability of individual family members, including whether the culpable family member is a minor or a person with disabilities or (as discussed further in section 12-II.E) a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking The length of time since the violation occurred, including the age of the individual at the time of the conduct, as well as the family’s recent history and the likelihood of favorable conduct in the future While a record or records of arrest will not be used as the sole basis for termination, an arrest may, however, trigger an investigation to determine whether the participant actually engaged in disqualifying criminal activity. As part of its investigation, SAHA may obtain the police report associated with the arrest and consider the reported circumstances of the arrest. SAHA may also consider: Any statements made by witnesses or the participant not included in the police report Whether criminal charges were filed Whether, if filed, criminal charges were abandoned, dismissed, not prosecuted, or ultimately resulted in an acquittal Any other evidence relevant to determining whether or not the participant engaged in disqualifying activity Evidence of criminal conduct will be considered if it indicates a demonstrable risk to safety and/or property In the case of drug or alcohol abuse, whether the culpable household member is participating in or has successfully completed a supervised drug or alcohol rehabilitation program or has otherwise been rehabilitated successfully SAHA will require the participant to submit evidence of the household member’s current participation in or successful completion of a supervised drug or alcohol rehabilitation program, or evidence of otherwise having been rehabilitated successfully. In the case of program abuse, the dollar amount of the overpaid assistance and whether or not a false certification was signed by the family (See Chapter 16- IV.B. Repayment Policy, Criminal Prosecution for Program Fraud/Abuse). Reasonable Accommodation [24 CFR 982.552(c)(2)(iv)] If the family includes a person with disabilities, the PHA’s decision to terminate the family’s assistance is subject to consideration of reasonable accommodation in accordance with 24 CFR Part 8. SAHA Policy If a family indicates that the behavior of a family member with a disability is the reason for a proposed termination of assistance, SAHA will determine whether the behavior is related to the disability. If so, upon the family’s request, SAHA will determine whether alternative measures are appropriate as a reasonable accommodation. SAHA will only consider accommodations that can reasonably be expected to address the behavior that is EXHIBIT 1