Why do I have to recertify four months is advance?
Actually, the recertification process starts six months prior to your anniversary date which allows sufficient time for the unit to pass inspection and for you and your landlord to comply with HUD and RHA policies and regulations. RHA's policy is to have all annual re-exams completed one month prior to the anniversary date. For example, for a July anniversary date:
February – Recertification lists are assembled.
March 1st – Recertification packets and landlord letters are mailed.
April – Program participants are scheduled for interviews. Inspection letters are mailed.
May – Follow up letters are mailed to participants and inspection appointments are scheduled.
June – All recertifications are to be completed by the first of the month. Reinspections are scheduled.
July – HAP payments are held for units that have not passed inspection.
August 1st – Contracts are terminated if the unit has not passed inspection.
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