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applicable FMR for the unit size \[HCV GB 7-9\]. The PHA may request HUD approval for an exception to the payment standard for a particular family if the required amount falls between 110 and 120 percent of the FMR. SAHA Policy A family that requires a reasonable accommodation may request a higher payment standard at the time the Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) is submitted. The family must document the need for the exception. In order to approve an exception, or request an exception from HUD, SAHA must determine that: There is a shortage of affordable units that would be appropriate for the family; The family's TTP would otherwise exceed 40 percent of adjusted monthly income; and The rent for the unit is reasonable. "Success Rate" Payment Standard Amounts\[24 CFR 982.503(e)\] If a substantial percentage of families have difficulty finding a suitable unit the PHA may request success rate payment standard allows the PHA to set its payment standards at 90-110 percent of a thth higher FMR (the 50, rather than the 40 percentile FMR). To support the request, the PHA must demonstrate that during the most recent 6-month period for which information is available: Fewer than 75 percent of families who were issued vouchers became participants; The PHA had established payment standards for all unit sizes, and for the entire jurisdiction, at 110 percent of the published FMR; and The PHA had a policy of allowing voucher holders who made sustained efforts to locate units at least 90 days to search for a unit. Although HUD approves the success rate payment standard for all unit sizes in the FMR area, the PHA may choose to adjust the payment standard for only some unit sizes in all, or a designated part, of the PHA Decreases Below the Basic Range \[24 CFR 982.503(d)\] in the Payment Standard The PHA must request HUD approval to establish a payment standard amount that is lower than standard lower than the basic range. HUD will not approve a lower payment standard if the family share for more than 40 percent of program participants exceeds 30 percent of adjusted monthly income. 16-II.C. UTILITY ALLOWANCES \[24 CFR 982.517\] The PHA-established utility allowance schedule is used in determining family share and PHA subsidy. The PHA must maintain a utility allowance schedule for (1) all tenant-paid utilities, (2) the cost of tenant-supplied refrigerators and ranges, and (3) other tenant-paid housing services such as trash collection. The utility allowance schedule must be determined based on the typical cost of utilities and services paid by energy-conservative households that occupy housing of similar size and type in 04/01/14 Page 16-5