The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) is making the following changes to the Compliance Manual in the coming months:
Range-of-Hours
ADOH and owner/agents are required to calculate income in a manner similar to Section 8. When verifications give a range of hours or wages, owners/agents may use the average hours in their calculations. This will align with Section 8 guidance to use the average of the range. The previous policy was to utilize the highest amount in the provide range. This was an industry-created policy that will no longer apply to these instances.
Example: Employer completed a Verification of Employment listing 30 to 40 hours worked per week. When calculating the household’s employment income, you will be required to use 35 hours in your calculation. (30 + 40 = 70 / 2 = 35 hours)
Recertifications – 100% affordable communities
Effective immediately, owners/agents are no longer required to conduct a full recertification on year two of a household’s residency. Owners/agents, at their discretion, can begin to use Self-Certification on year two.
Example: Jane Doe moves in on 11/12/2021. Owners/agents can complete a Self-Certification of income on 11/12/2022. Full recertification will not be required.
Recertification policies will not change for mixed-use projects. Full annual recertifications are still mandated by Section 42.
Recertification policies will not change for State Housing Fund units. Full annual recertifications are still required.
If you have any questions please contact Juan Bello, compliance & PBCA administrator, at 602-771- 1074 or via email at juan.bello@azhousing.gov.
