BHA must perform annual evaluations of income, assets, and family composition for all Section 8 program participants. To assist the BHA in preparing for this evaluation, the household must complete a recertification packet and provide all supporting income, asset, and allowance documentation. A new rent notice will be sent to the participant and the owner/agent at least 30 days prior to the annual recertification effective date, provided there are no processing delays.

BHA may schedule an appointment with households or households may request an appointment with the BHA to review recertification documentation if needed. Additional accommodations may be needed and can be requested.

When BHA makes a decision that has a negative impact on a family, the family is often entitled to appeal the decision in the form of a hearing.  A request for a hearing must be made in writing and delivered to BHA either in person or by first class mail, by the close of the business day, no later than 14 calendar days from the date of BHA’s notification of denial of admission.

BHA will schedule and conduct a hearing with the family. The hearing will be conducted by a person other than the one who made or approved the decision under review, or a subordinate of this person.  At the time of the hearing, the family will be provided an opportunity to present written and/or oral objections to the decision.  Any person can represent the family, at their cost and discretion.  Prior to the hearing, the family may review relevant BHA documents at our office.  The family must also give BHA a change to review any relevant documents related to the family.

The family is expected to appear at the scheduled time of the hearing.  BHA will only reschedule a hearing if the family can show good cause for the failure to appear.

BHA will provide the family with a written notice of the final decision within 14 calendar days of the date of the hearing.