Basics
What document(s) are required for an Applicant to submit?
Head of Household ID
Section 8 Letter (if applicable)
What W9 should be used in the Staff Review?
What project should you search for in HelpJuice?
NJ Phase II
15 months
Max # of months an applicant can receive through EPP/EPR?
- this is a total of ALL funding received between ERA, RCE, and EPP.
What Landlord documents are required?
Proof of Ownership
W9 Profile via Step 4
Physical W9 in Docuphase
What affects an Applicants AMI?
Household count and the County in which they live in
How should Arrears be entered in the Staff Review?
Most recent going backwards
If multiple paystubs are submitted, how do you decide which one to use?
The most recent document should be used
How much funding can an applicant living in a hotel/motel receive through EPP?
0. Hotel/Motels are NOT covered under EPP.
Should a child's SSI and Child Support payments be included in the households income?
Yes, this money is paid out to the parent as the child is a minor
What affects an applicants FMR?
How many days does a TT/LL have to submit documentation?
10 days
If a 1040 is submitted for $23,000 and paystubs submitted show $1,080 bi-weekly, which one should be used?
The 1040 since it is the lesser amount
What is the rent cap for Tier II applicants?
$800
What documents cannot be self-certified?
HOH ID
Owner Documents
Section 8 letter
Pending Payment Processing
Payment Import
Payment Sent
Bedroom count for a Studio?
1
What are the components of a lease?
Tenant name, address, Landlord name, and monthly rent amount
How many months of assistance can an applicant receive when they are 81%-120% AMI?
12 months in Arrears only
When is a zero income statement needed?
When a discrepancy in information provided from the applicant versus the ERAP is received
What are the four reasons an applicant would be denied for EPP assistance?
Applicant receives Section 8
Applicant failed to respond
Applicant is over income
The applicants monthly rent is lower than their obligated 30% of income
Bedroom count for a Hotel/Motel?
.75
FMR % for an Applicant listed with submitting a Lease?
125%
How are EPP payments calculated in the Staff Review?
An applicant is required to pay 30% of their monthly income toward their rent. EPP will kick in and pay the remainder.