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Quiz | PHAs and Other Programs

home lihtc nhtf public housing quiz Oct 29, 2025

PHAs manage the public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs in many areas. PHA programs also interact with other housing programs. Take this quick to see if you’ve got some of the details down.

1. As of 2025, PHA determination of income for a family receiving an HCV can be used for both LIHTC and HOME programs.

True

False

2. The subsidy payments that a PHA provides through a HCV must be included when determining rent compliance for which programs?

A. LIHTC
B. HOME
C. NHTF
D. Section 8 PBRA

3. The LIHTC, but not the HOME program, allow owners to use PHA utility allowance estimates for program units.

True

False

4. Per HOTMA rules, when using the determination of income to determine eligibility for a family with an HCV, which portion of the determination may an owner/agent use:

A. The part that establishes periodic income only.
B. The part that establishes income from assets only.
C. The part after adjusted income is determined.
D. The total annual income before any adjustments.

5. When setting rents that they will pay for an HCV for tenants at an LIHTC or HOME property, a PHA should never pay more than other LIHTC or HOME tenants at the property who do not have an HCV pay for rent. 

 True

False

6. For most programs, the use of a PHA determination of income is an option. Which program requires the use of the PHA determination for an HCV user?

A. LIHTC
B. HOME
C. HUD Section 8 PBRA
D. NHTF

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