A recertification is a required PHA review of a Public
Housing/PAPMC's household's income and composition. PHA
requires recertifications for residents in Conventional Sites and
Scattered Sites every two (2) years unless you are on ceiling rent
or an Elderly or Disabled household on a fixed income who are
recertified every (3) years. PAPMC/Tax Credit residents are
required to recertify on an annual basis.
At recertification, PHA requires the following documentation
from Conventional, Scattered, and PAPMC households:
- Your income and the income of all of your household
members
- Any changes to your family composition
- Your assets
- Your expenses
The Public Housing and PAPMC Programs are completing all
recertifications by mail and drop off only:
You must complete your recertification by completing the
Recertification Documentation packet you receive by mail or
Property Manager drop off. You can return your
Recertification packet with verification of your household income
to your Management Office within five (5) business days via the
following:
- By Secure Drop Box at Management Office
- By U.S. mail to your Management Office
For a list of required verification documents needed to complete
your recertification please refer to:
Other forms you may need to complete your
recertification can be found below:
What if I have a change in Family Composition to report
to PHA? With the exception of children who join the
household as a result of birth, adoption, or court-awarded custody,
a tenant must request PHA approval to add a new family member or
other household member (spouse, inter-dependent relationship
partner, live-in aide or foster child). You must complete a Family
Composition Change Form and return to your Property Manager with
the required documentation listed below for your specific
program.
What if I have any other questions about my
recertification?
If you have any questions about your recertification you can
contact your Property Manager or contact us via email at PublicHousing.Answers@pha.phila.gov.