Reviews & Inspections
Once a year, Seattle Housing Authority checks to make sure that participating households are still eligible for the program and recalculates the amount of voucher assistance they receive. The agency checks the household's income and family composition. If any of these items change, the voucher amount is adjusted accordingly.
Special reviews
You should call your certification specialist to report any changes in household income, composition, or immigration status. If these changes occur, Seattle Housing Authority will perform a special review to determine if the the amount of housing assistance you receive should be adjusted.
You must request a special review and submit all required paperwork by the 10th of the current month if you would like your housing assistance adjusted for the following month.
Inspections
Seattle Housing Authority inspects each subsidized unit at least once a year to ensure compliance with Housing Quality Standards. The annual inspection generally takes place at about the same time as the annual review. The unit must pass the inspection for voucher assistance to continue.
If the owner does not maintain the unit in accordance with all applicable laws and Housing Quality Standards, Seattle Housing Authority may withhold or terminate payments to the owner. If you do not pay for or repair damage you have caused, Seattle Housing Authority may terminate your participation in the program.