HCV Participants: Annual Recertification

DCA is required to update participant information annually with regard to family income and composition, in order to determine continued eligibility for assistance. Approximately 120 days prior to the assistance anniversary date, DCA will send notification of the annual reexamination by first-class mail.  The packet will contain information and documentation that must be provided to DCA and the deadline for providing it.  Documents will be accepted by mail, by fax, or in-person.  All documents must be delivered in its entirety.  Failure to return requested documents might result in termination of assistance.

Changes between Annual Recertification

Participants are required to report all changes in income within ten business days of the effective date of the change (i.e., the first day of employment, the date a pay increase goes into effect etc.).  If family composition is changed due to a marriage, birth, adoption, or court awarded custody, notification to DCA must be within thirty days of change.  If family composition is changed due to a household member no longer residing in the unit, DCA must be notified within fourteen business days.  If someone is added to the household other than through marriage, birth, adoption, or court awarded custody, prior written approval from DCA and the landlord are needed. All changes must be sent in writing to the Regional Office handling the county which the participant lives.