Bill > HR233

This bill, the Tenant Income Verification Relief Act of 2015, aims to simplify the income verification process for families participating in federal assisted housing programs, such as those receiving Section 8 rental assistance vouchers. Currently, these programs require annual income reviews to ensure families remain eligible. This legislation proposes that after an initial income review, families with a "fixed income" – meaning their income is generally stable and not subject to significant changes – would only need to certify their income annually, provided that at least 90% of their income is fixed and hasn't changed from the previous year, and that the sources of their income remain the same. Public housing agencies (PHAs) and owners would still be required to conduct a full income review for these families at least once every three years. For families receiving Section 8 vouchers, their income will also be reviewed at least once every three years, rather than annually as is currently the practice. This change is intended to reduce the administrative burden on both families and housing authorities while still ensuring program integrity.