Rent recertification
KCHA must regularly verify your eligibility for a voucher and make sure that you continue to pay your fair share of rent and utilities. This process happens in different ways, depending on your rent program.
WIN Rent
Households that are able to work are in the WIN Rent program. KCHA does a full review of these families every two years. If a household’s income changes, or if a family member moves into or out of the home, or if certain expenses go up in between full reviews, KCHA may also do an interim review.
EASY Rent
Elderly or disabled households on a fixed income (e.g. Social Security, SSI, GAU, a pension) are in the EASY Rent program. KCHA does a full review of these families every three years. If a household’s income changes, or if a family member moves into or out of the home, or if certain expenses go up in between full reviews, KCHA may also do an interim review.
Download the WIN and EASY Rent Recertification guide
Informal hearings
Recertifications may affect your share of the rent, your energy assistance supplement, and/or the size of the home that you are eligible for. KCHA will provide an explanation of the changes if you have any questions.
If you believe that KCHA did not follow its policies or HUD rules in making its decision, you may ask for an informal hearing. You must make the request within 10 days of KCHA providing its explanation. Requests must come through the Section 8 office, either verbally or in writing. Learn more about informal hearings.