When I report a change of income, when will my rent be adjusted?
There are a number of factors to be considered before a change of income is made. Income changes could cause your share of the rent to increase, decrease or remain the same. The date, type of change, amount of change, reason for the change and documentation you provide must all be considered before a determination can be made. Generally, your request for a change will be processed within 30 days providing all the supporting documentation is received. Approved requests for an increase in assistance received before the 15th of the month will be effective for the first of the next month. Approved requests for an increase in assistance received after the 15th of the month will be effective for the first of the second full month. Income changes reported within 30 days of occurrence resulting in an increase to the family’s share of the rent will be effective the first of the third month.
An income change reported after 30 days of occurrence resulting in an increase to the family's share of the rent will be effective the first of the month after reporting. This may also cause a repayment.
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