MARKETING HANDBOOK: CONTENTS
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5. Detailed Selection Policies ..................................................................................... 35
5-1 Set-Asides And Preferences............................................................................. 36
A. Disability Set-Asides ................................................................................... 36
B. Community Preference ................................................................................ 37
C. Municipal Employee Preference ................................................................. 37
D. Residency Preference For New York City Residents ................................ 38
E. Additional Set-Asides And Preferences ..................................................... 38
F. Set-Asides And Preferences At Re-Rental ................................................. 38
G. Homeless Referrals ..................................................................................... 38
H. Referrals ....................................................................................................... 39
5-2 Qualification As A Household .......................................................................... 39
A. Definitions .................................................................................................... 39
5-3 Changes To An Application .............................................................................. 40
A. In The New Housing Connect ..................................................................... 40
B. In The Original Housing Connect ............................................................... 41
C. Proof Of Extenuating Circumstances ........................................................ 42
5-4 Income Eligibility ............................................................................................... 43
A. Income Eligibility At Admission ................................................................. 43
B. Employment Income .................................................................................... 44
C. Self-Employment Income ............................................................................ 48
D. Combination Income ................................................................................... 50
E. Income Received For Less Than One Year ................................................ 51
F. Income From Other Sources ....................................................................... 52
G. Sporadic Or Non-Recurring Income ........................................................... 52
H. Asset Certification ....................................................................................... 52
I. Clarifying Bank Deposits .............................................................................. 53
5-5 Continuing Need ................................................................................................ 54
A. Asset Limits .................................................................................................. 54
B. Property Ownership ..................................................................................... 55
C. Primary Residence ....................................................................................... 56
D. Gifts And Down Payments .......................................................................... 56
E. Other Restrictions ........................................................................................ 56
5-6 Background Checks And Other Factors ......................................................... 57
A. Student Status (Irs Program Units) ............................................................ 57
B. Disability Verification .................................................................................. 57
C. Immigration Status/Credit History .............................................................. 57
D. Criminal Background Checks ..................................................................... 58
E. Discovery Of False Information .................................................................. 58
F. Rental History And Credit Checks: Rentals ............................................... 58
G. Credit Findings: All Applicants .................................................................. 60
H. Credit Issues And Appeal Process ............................................................. 62
I. Credit Checks: Homeownership .................................................................. 62
J. Violence Against Women Act (Vawa) ......................................................... 62
5-7 Occupancy Guidelines And Unit Distribution ................................................. 63
A. Occupancy Guidelines ................................................................................ 63
B. Unit Distribution ........................................................................................... 64