5315.1 Families shall not be required to report any increase in household income between scheduled interims or recertification. Any increase in income shall only be included in the determination of annual household income at the next scheduled recertification.

5315.2 With the exception of zero-income households, if the Family adds a Family member with a source of income, DCHA shall only include the income, as applicable, in the determination of annual household income at the next scheduled recertification.

5315.3 Any decreases in income shall be processed in accordance with § 5310.

5315.4 Pursuant to 24 C.F.R. § 5.615, if a Family reports a decrease in income from the loss of welfare benefits due to fraud or noncompliance with a welfare agency requirement to participate in an economic self-sufficiency program, that decrease in income shall not cause a change in the Family’s share of the rent.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 7890 (June 29, 2012); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 7641 (May 20, 2016).