Participating Families are required to recertify their eligibility annually. The application is mailed to the family to be completed and returned with all required documentation. The process is as follows:
- Application is mailed to family 120 days prior to the effective date of the recertification date
- The family has 10 days to complete the application, collect all documents and return it to DCA
- The application and documents are received by a Housing Processor within 14 days.
- If all required information is received, the application will be forwarded to the Housing Specialist to be processed.
- If there is missing documentation or more information is needed, a letter will be mailed to the family to request that missing information be submitted within 10 days.
- Once the recertification is processed, the Housing Specialist will mail a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Change Notice to the family and landlord; advising that the recertification is complete as well as what the tenant portion and HAP portion will be at renewal.
*Please note: If you are reporting the addition of a family member (marriage, birth, adoption, custody) at the recertification, you will need to review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.