All Public Housing residents must complete an annual recertification to verify continued eligibility and update their household income and composition information. The Housing Authority will send a recertification notice, typically 60 to 120 days before the resident's anniversary date. Residents must complete and return all required paperwork, which includes income verification documents (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit award letters), identification documents, and declarations of any changes in household members. Failure to complete the recertification on time may result in a rent increase to market rate or termination of the lease.
If a household's income or composition has changed during the year, residents are encouraged to report interim changes rather than waiting for the annual recertification, as this ensures rent is accurately calculated throughout the year.