Annual Recertification for the Housing Choice Voucher Program

Key Points for Your Annual Recertification:

1. Review Schedule: Your annual recertification appointment is scheduled according to a master schedule for each unit and is not tied to your move-in date or unit transfer. Your first review will occur within a year of moving in, withsubsequentreviews conducted annually, every 12 months.
2. Advance Notification: You will receive a notice well in advance of your scheduled annual recertification. To ensure a smooth process, complete all required forms and submitthe supporting documents to the Housing Authority by the specified deadline.
3. Rent Determination Factors: Rent iscalculatedby using a formula established by Congress and HUD. Refer to the Fact Sheet below for detailed information on how rent is determined for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) residents. Key factors include family composition, income and assets, eligible deductions, immigration status, bedroom size, and the compliance of household members aged 18 or older with the annual recertification process. 
4. Required Documentation: During the annual recertification, you may be asked to provide:
   • Verification of identification for new household members.
   • Verification of income through recent pay stubs, employer information, or benefits notices.
   • Verification of assets via the most recent bank statement.
   • Verification of student status or financial aid for eligible members.
   • Verification of childcare expenses (if eligible) with contact information for the provider.
   • Verification of medical expenses (if eligible) through receipts for the past 12 months.
5. Authority Verification: In addition to the information you provide, the Housing Authority is required to verify income and deductions through available electronic databases. These may include employment records, Social Security, EDD, LA County DPPS, etc. 
6. Rent Change Notification:  If your annual recertification results in a rent increase, you will receive a 30-day advance notice. An appointment will be scheduled for you to sign the notice of rent change and/or the Rental Agreement for the upcoming 12 months.