4-1 SUBMISSION ANNUAL ADMIN PLAN_EXHIBIT 3

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If the PHA determines that there is insufficient funding after a voucher has been issued, the PHA may rescind the voucher and place the affected family back on the waiting list. 5-II.E. VOUCHER TERM, EXTENSIONS, AND SUSPENSIONS Voucher Term \[24 CFR 982.303\] The initial term of a voucher will be at least 60 calendar days. The initial term must be stated on the voucher \[24 CFR 982.303(a)\]. SAHA Policy The initial term of the voucher will be 60 calendar days. SAHA may determine to issue the voucher for a longer period (up to 120 days) for families exercising portability or if the market has a low vacancy rate. The family must submit a Request for Tenancy Approval and proposed lease within the 60-day period unless SAHA grants an extension. Extensions of Voucher Term \[24 CFR 982.303(b)\] The PHA has the authority to grant extensions of search time, to specify the length of an extension, and to determine the circumstances under which extensions will be granted. There is no limit on the number of extensions that SAHA can approve. Discretionary policies related to extension and expiration of search time must be described in the PHA CFR 982.54\]. PHAs will approve additional search time if needed as a reasonable accommodation to make the program accessible to and usable by a person with disabilities. The extension period must be reasonable for the purpose. The family must be notified in writing of the PHA The PHA informal review \[24 CFR 982.554(c)(4)\]. SAHA Policy SAHA will approve additional extensions only in the following circumstances: It is necessary as a reasonable accommodation for a person with disabilities. SAHA. Following is a list of extenuating circumstances that SAHA may consider in making its decision. The presence of these circumstances does not guarantee that an extension will be granted: Serious illness or death in the family Other family emergency Page 5-10 04/01/14