Ssi Back Payment Rules

Summary

In Ohio, HUD housing generally considers all income for rent calculations, but one-time, non-recurring income like SSI back payments may not be counted. CMHA HUD housing must provide copies of all signed paperwork, including leases. Income changes can usually be reported by mail or in person, but confirm with your local office. If you reported changes within 30 days, you may not owe back rent. Always verify with your local CMHA HUD office.

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No its CMHA HUD housing and im in Ohio
Hello Alberta,
In Ohio, HUD Public Housing and Section * rules can vary. Generally, HUD considers all income for rent calculations, but there are exceptions. One-time, non-recurring income, like SSI back payments, may not be counted. To confirm, contact your local housing agency.
Ok I also have one more Question, Does CMHA Hud housing have to give you copies of any paperwork they make you sign including leases
Hello Alberta,
Yes, CMHA HUD housing is required to provide you with copies of all paperwork you sign, including leases. This is to ensure transparency and your understanding of the terms.
Am i required in person to report income or can i mail a letter or phone them?
Hello Alberta,
For CMHA HUD housing in Ohio, you can generally report changes in income by mail or in person. However, policies may vary by local office. It's always a good idea to call your local office to confirm their preferred method.
If a Cmha employer didnt do her lease paperwork by not adding a household member at a recertification or putting newly reported income on the new lease am I required to pay back rent if i told them within 30 days of the new information?
Hello Alberta,
Generally, if you reported the changes within 30 days, you may not be responsible for back rent. However, specifics can vary. For accurate information, contacting your local CMHA HUD housing office or a legal advisor in Ohio would be best.
Do you have to report the Ssi backpayments to the CMHA Hud office?
Hello Alberta,
Generally, one-time, non-recurring income like SSI back payments may not need to be reported to CMHA HUD office. However, it's best to confirm with your local office in Ohio to avoid any potential issues.