1. (a) For ESG and HHSP, Subrecipients must use the income determination method outlined in 24 CFR §5.609, must use the list of income included in HUD Handbook 4350, and must exclude from income those items listed in HUD's Updated List of Federally Mandated Exclusions from Income, as may be amended from time to time. For HHSP, Households who were income eligible under a prior definition, retain that eligibility until recertification. For HHSP, there is no procedural requirement to verify income for persons living on the street (or other places not fit for human habitation), living in emergency shelter, entering transitional housing (housing that is limited to 24 months or less of occupancy), or starting rapid re-housing.
2. (b) If a federal or state requirement provides an updated definition of income or method for calculating income, the Department will provide written notice to Subrecipients about the implementation date for the new requirements.
3. (c) If proof of income is unobtainable, the applicant must complete and sign a DIS.
4. (d) For ESG recertification must be done in accordance with 24 CFR §576.401. For HHSP, recertification must be done for rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention the lesser of every twelve months or in accordance with the entity's written policies.

Source Note:The provisions of this §7.9 adopted to be effective December 4, 2016, 41 TexReg 9301.