Public Housing rent is income-based and calculated as the Total Tenant Payment (TTP), which is the higher of 30% of the family's monthly adjusted income, 10% of monthly gross income, the welfare rent (if applicable in your state), or the minimum rent set by the Housing Authority (typically between $25–$50). Adjusted income accounts for allowable deductions, including a $480 deduction per dependent, a $400 elderly/disabled family deduction, and allowances for childcare and medical expenses. Residents are required to report any changes in income or household composition within 10 to 30 days (as defined in the lease) to ensure rent is correctly calculated.
Annual recertifications are conducted to reassess household income and update the rent amount.