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What Income Is Excluded From HUD?

Does HUD use gross or net income?

A family's anticipated gross income determines not only eligibility for assistance, but also determines the rent a family will pay and the subsidy required. The anticipated income, subject to exclusions and deductions the family will receive during the next twelve (12) months, is used to determine the family's rent.

Why Determining Income and Rent Correctly is Important - HUD

Is HUD based on income?

Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. An HA determines your eligibility based on: 1) annual gross income; 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.

HUD's Public Housing Program | HUD.gov / US Department

What counts as income for HUD?

(1) The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services; (2) The net income from the operation of a business or profession.

Attachment A – Section 8 Definition of Annual Income - HUD

What income does HUD exclude?

Among the excluded items are employment income earned by children under age 18; payments received for the care of foster children; adoption assistance in excess of $480 per child; amounts received to pay for medical expenses; income of a live-in aide; and special pay of a family member in the Armed Forces exposed to ...

Income Eligibility and Rent in HUD Rental Assistance Programs