HUD Questions & Answers

HUD frequently publishes question and answer documents to provide owner/agents with answers to commonly asked questions. Below are links to FAQs pertinent to the multi-family housing programs governed by HH 4350.3.

HUD Occupancy
HUD Handbook 4350.3 Questions & Answers 2007
HUD's response to questions related to HH 4350.3 submitted by industry stakeholders. Please note that subsequent guidance may change the answers to some of these questions.
HUD Model Lease Questions and Answers 2008
HUD's response to questions about the HUD Model Leases.  HUD Form 90105A, HUD Form 90105B, HUD Form 90105C and HUD Form 90105C and the VAWA Addendum
2008 HUD Model Lease Clarification Memo
HUD's Lease Clarification memo
Section 8 Student Eligibility Questions & Answers
HUD's response to questions submitted by industry stakeholders. These questions pertain to student eligibility in the Section 8 Multifamily Housing program.
Lead-based Paint Questions and Answers
HUD's response to questions submitted by industry stakeholders. These questions pertain to student Lead-based Paint Requirements in Multifamily Housing programs.
Rental Housing Integrity Improvement Project (RHIIP) Archives
For several years, until 2021, HUD posted responses to questions from industry stakeholders on their RHIIP Web Site. This link takes you to the RHIIP ListServ archive which is where you can review ListServs previously issued by HUD. Please note that some of the guidance provided may have changed since originally published.
Enterprise Income Verification System (EIV)
EIV Questions & Answers 2008
HUD's response to questions submitted by industry stakeholders.  These questions pertain to use of EIV for the Multifamily Housing program partners.
Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS)
TRACS Mandatory User Recertification Questions and Answers
Between December 9, 2019 and January 31, 2020 TRACS System Coordinators are required to recertify all Users who continue to need access to TRACS. Failure to complete this process by the deadline will result in the termination of the User’s access to TRACS. During the Online Training, HUD received and responded to several questions. This is a summary of that Q & A.
Fair Housing/Reasonable Accommodations
Questions and Answers about Fair Housing
HUD's response to fair housing questions submitted by industry stakeholders.
Section 504 Frequently Asked Questions
HUD's response to Section 504 questions submitted by industry stakeholders.
HUD DOJ Joint Statements (Q&A) Accessibility Design and Construction 2013
This question and answer document should be used when developing construction policies and addressing accessibility requirements. This is a valuable resource for the property S504 Coordinator.
HUD DOJ Joint Statement re: Reasonable Accommodation
A reasonable accommodation is a change to a policy, rule or process specifically to address the symptoms or side effects of a person’s disability. This HUD/DOJ joint statement answers frequently asked questions submitted by industry stakeholders.
HUD DOJ Joint Statement re: Reasonable Modification
A reasonable modification is a change to the physical property (unit, common area or public area) specifically to address the symptoms or side effects of a person’s disability. This HUD/DOJ joint statement answers frequently asked questions submitted by industry stakeholders.
Limited English Proficiency
Q&A HUD's response to questions about LEP submitted by industry stakeholders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Equal Treatment and the Faith-Based and Community Initiative
HUD's response to questions related to Fair Housing and faith-based housing programs submitted by industry stakeholders.
Questions and Answers Concerning the Final Rule Implementing the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA)
HUD's response to questions related to housing for elderly residents/families submitted by industry stakeholders.

Q & A Sexual Harassment & Fair Housing
HUD's response to questions submitted by industry stakeholders.  These questions pertain to Fair Housing and sexual harassment.
Assistance Animals Fact Sheet
HUD response to questions about Notice FHEO-2020-01, sometimes referred to as the “Assistance Animals Notice.” 
The Violence Against Women Act
 VAWA Questions and Answers Document
HUD has provided an updated VAWA Questions and Answers document providing responses to questions from industry stakeholders.
Submitting Vouchers to HUD/TRACS
Use of “New Regulation” Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contracts Residual Receipts to Offset Project-Based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments FAQ
 HUD's response to questions submitted by industry stakeholders. These questions pertain to use of funds in the Residual Receipts account to offset HAP requests.
Utility Analysis FAQ's
HUD's response to questions submitted by industry stakeholders. These questions pertain to new guidance about how to conduct a Utility Allowance Analysis and how to submit the UA change request.
Special Claims – Frequently Asked Questions 2007
HUD's response to questions submitted by industry stakeholders. These questions pertain to submission of Special Claims.
The Management & Occupancy Review / HUD Monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions about the MOR
HUD's response to questions submitted by industry stakeholders. These questions pertain to the Management and Occupancy Review conducted using HUD Form 9834.
Frequently Asked Questions about Contract Administration
HUD's response to questions submitted by industry stakeholders. These questions pertain to the Performance Based Contract Administration initiative.