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Family Obligations
Under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

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Violation of any of these rules may result in termination of assistance or other punitive action and/or a three year period of ineligibility. All information provided to the PHA must be true and complete.

1. The assisted household must supply all information determined by the PHA or HUD to be necessary for the administration of the program. Failure to provide requested documents may result in termination of assistance.
   
   
2. The assisted household is responsible to provide any utilities and/or appliances not provided by the owner and to maintain service at all times. Lack of utility service and/or appliances makes the unit substandard and may result in termination of assistance.
   
   
3. The assisted household must allow the PHA to inspect the unit at reasonable times and after reasonable notice. The assisted household is responsible for any damages to the unit during tenancy beyond normal wear and tear and a failed inspection may result in termination of assistance.
   
   
4. The assisted household may not commit any serious or repeated violation of the lease and must pay Tenant Rent on the first day of each month unless otherwise stipulated in the lease.  Violation of the lease agreement may result in termination of assistance.
   
   
5. The assisted household must notify the PHA and the owner prior to moving or terminating the lease by submitted Intent to Terminate Lease form at least 30 days prior to the anticipated move date.  The assisted household is eligible to move anytime after the lease obligation has been met.  The lease will terminate on the last day of the month following the 30 day notice period.  The assisted household may not move, within the jurisdiction or outside the jurisdiction through portability, during the lease term and may move only once during any 12 month period.  Moving without following proper procedure may result in termination of assistance.
   
   
6. The assisted household must not be evicted from the unit. The family must promptly give the PHA a copy of any owner issued eviction notice and related documents. Court ordered eviction may result in termination of assistance.
   
   
7. The assisted unit must be used by the family as its primary residence. The assisted household must promptly notify the PHA of any absence from the unit. The absence of all adult household members for more than 30 days may result in termination of assistance.
   
   
8. The assisted household must promptly report any change in household composition (pursuant to #9) and request PHA approval of any addition to the household. Failure to follow proper procedure for adding household members may result in termination of assistance.
   
   
9. Any guest who remains in the unit over 24 hours must be reported to the PHA within three (3) days of arrival. If reported within 3 days of arrival, an adult guest may remain in the unit for up to 30 days during any 12 month period and a minor child may remain in the unit for up to 90 days in a 12 month period. Guests who are not reported to the PHA within 3 days of arrival will be assumed to be residing in the unit in violation of program rules which may result in termination of assistance. Court custody of a minor child must be granted to a household member in order for the child to remain in the assisted unit over 90 days.
   
   a. Any change in the type of income received by each individual household member.
   
   i. Any household member not reporting wages who begins to receive wages.
   
   ii. Any household member not reporting Social Security or SSI who begins to receive Social Security or SSI.
   
   iii. Any household member not reporting Child Support or K-TAP who begins to receive Child Support or K-Tap.
   
   iv. Any other type of income received by any household member which is not currently on record with the PHA.
   
   v. Once each individual has reported each type of income received, a change in the amount received does not have to be reported between annual recertifications. However, if the income is reported to have stopped and then resumes, it must be reported again.
   
   b. Any lump sum payment for the delayed start of a monthly payment.
   
   i. Some lump sum payments are considered income and must be reported (i.e., unemployment or child support).
   
   ii. Some lump sum payments are not considered income, but add to family assets, and must be reported (i.e., inheritances, insurance settlements, deferred payments of SSI/SS, workers’ compensations, etc.).
   
   c. A decrease in income is not required to be reported but may be reported anytime.
   
   
10. The assisted household must not own or have any interest in the unit. The assisted unit must not be owned by a relative as described in the Request for Tenancy. The unit may not be sub-let nor the lease transferred to another person. Violation of these rules may result in termination of assistance.
    
    
11. The assisted household must not commit fraud, bribery or any other corrupt or criminal act in connection with the program. Fraud, bribery or other corrupt or criminal act on the part of any household member as it relates to the program may result in termination of assistance.
    
    
12. No member of the assisted household, guest, or person in the unit with express or implied permission of the assisted household, may engage in drug related criminal activity, violent criminal activity, or alcohol abuse which interferes with the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other residents. Drug related or violent criminal activity on the part of any household member or drug related or violent criminal activity taking place on the premises of the assisted unit by a household member or other person in the unit may result in termination of assistance.
    
    
13. An assisted household may not receive Section 8 assistance while receiving any other housing subsidy under any federal, state, or local housing assistance program. Violation of this rule may result in termination of assistance.
    
    
14. The assisted household must keep the unit safe, decent and sanitary at all times. A failing inspection may result in termination of assistance.
    
    
15. The assisted household must make monthly payments on executed Repayment Agreements.
    Missing two consecutive payments or being habitually late may result in termination of assistance.
    
    
16. The assisted household must not engage in or threaten abusive or violent behavior toward Housing Agency personnel. Threatening or abusive behavior may result in termination of assistance.
    
    
17. The address of the assisted unit may not be used by anyone other than those persons listed on the lease. Use of the address for receipt of mail, or any other reason, by another person may be considered evidence that the individual is residing in the unit without authorization and may result in termination of assistance.
    

WARNING! You can be fined up to $500.00 or imprisoned up to five (5) years or both. Be sure to give correct information. Kentucky Revised Statute 514.040 Theft by Deception makes it a crime to knowingly give false information to get a lower rent, or to receive aid or benefits under any state or federally funded assistance program. I, the undersigned, certify that I have attended a briefing session on the Section 8 Program, that I have read the above statement or it has been read to me, and that I understand and agree to abide by the Family Obligations. I understand that violation of any of the above items is grounds for termination from the Section 8 Program and loss of eligibility for Rental Assistance/Mortgage Assistance and that I am entitled to an Informal Hearing to settle disputes with the Section 8 office.

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