Voucher termination

Reasons for voucher termination

Reasons for termination include, but are not limited to:

• Your income exceeds program limits.
• The number of people living in your home goes down, but you refuse to move to a home with fewer bedrooms.
• You do not meet your responsibilities to your landlord or to KCHA.
• You live away from home for a period of time longer than KCHA or HUD policies allow.
• You do not provide a copy of your social security card.
• You do not provide evidence of U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.
• The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) does not certify your household as eligible for a voucher.

KCHA may not terminate your voucher just because you are a survivor of domestic violence.

If KCHA terminates your voucher, you will receive written notice. This notice explains KCHA’s decision.

Appeals to US Citizen & Immigration Service (USICS)

If the decision relates to evidence of citizenship, eligible immigration status, or the USCIS certifying eligibility, you can file an appeal with USCIS. You can ask for a USCIS hearing instead of, or in addition to, an informal hearing with KCHA.

Until the USCIS makes a final decision, you may be able to keep using your voucher. You may also be able to receive prorated assistance or temporarily defer termination. KCHA’s written notice will explain how to apply for these options. KCHA cannot terminate your voucher until all appeals are processed.