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Personal Property Personal property held as an investment, such as gems, jewelry, coin collections, antique cars, etc., is considered an asset [HCV GB, p. 5-25]. In determining the value of personal property held as an investment, SAHA will use the family's estimate of the value. However, SAHA also may obtain an appraisal if appropriate to confirm the value of the asset. The family must cooperate with the appraiser but cannot be charged any costs related to the appraisal. Generally, personal property held as an investment generates no income until it is disposed o£ If regular income is generated (e.g., income from renting the personal property), the amount that is expected to be earned in the coming year is counted as actual income from the asset. Necessary items of personal property are not considered assets [24 CFR 5.603(b)]. Necessary personal property consists of items such as clothing, furniture, household furnishings, jewelry that is not held as an investment, and vehicles, including those specially equipped for persons with disabilities. Life Insurance The cash value of a life insurance policy available to a family member before death, such as a whole life or universal life policy, is included in the calculation of the value of the family's assets [HCV GB 5-25]. The cash value is the surrender value. If such a policy earns dividends or interest that the family could elect to receive, the anticipated amount of dividends or interest is counted as income from the asset whether or not the family actually receives it. 6-I.H. PERIODIC PAYMENTS Periodic payments are forms of income received on a regular basis. HUD regulations specify periodic payments that are and are not included in annual income. Periodic Payments Included in Annual Income ~ Periodic payments from sources such as social security, unemployment and welfare assistance, annuities, insurance policies, retirement funds, and pensions. However, periodic payments from retirement accounts, annuities, and similar forms of investments are counted only after they exceed the amount contributed by the family [24 CFR 5.609(b)(4) and (b)(3)]. ~ Disability or death benefits and Lotter.. r~pts paid periodically, rather than in a single lump sum [24 CFR 5.609(b)(4) and HCV, p. 5-14] Lump-Sum Payments for the Delayed Start of a Periodic Payment Most lump sums received as a result of delays in processing periodic payments, such as unemployment or welfare assistance, are counted as income. However, lump-sum receipts for the delayed start of periodic social security or supplemental security income (SSI) payments are not counted as income [CFR 5.609(b)(4)]. When adelayed-start payment is received and reported during the period in which SAHA is processing an annual reexamination, SAHA will adjust the family share and PHA subsidy retroactively for the period the payment was intended to cover. The family may pay in full any amount due or request to enter into a repayment agreement with SAHA. iii29iio Page 6-18