A deduction is applied to a household’s annual income for expenses related to the cost of unreimbursed (out-of-pocket) medical expenses. For senior or people with disabilities households, medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of annual income may be deducted.
KH conducts interim certifications when a household reports a decrease in income or increase in some certain expenses. Examples of income changes include decreases in child support or earned income, or a change in benefits or medical expenses. You can find more information on recalculating the tenant portion of rent in the MTW Administrative Plan.
KH uses income information to calculate your portion of rent. During recertifications, KH determines your continued eligibility to receive housing assistance and recalculates your portion of the rent. Depending on the program, if your income increases or your rent exceeds KH’s contribution towards the monthly rent, your portion of rent may increase. Safety Net provides
With your consent, yes, KH can send information about your portion of rent to DHHS or any other agency of your choice.
Keene Housing determines what you will pay for rent when your housing assistance starts and during regular recertifications. The type of voucher you have determines what your portion of rent will be. You will receive a letter that breaks down what you pay for rent and what portion of housing assistance KH will pay towards