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federalUnited StatesUSDA Rural Development Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Loansrecertification
Recertification is required annually and on any income change of $100 or more per month
rd515.recertification.annual_and_interim_triggers · v1.0.0
A Section 515 household must be recertified and must execute a tenant certification form at least annually, and additionally whenever a change in household income of $100 or more per month occurs. Where the tenant requests it, the borrower must also recertify for a change of $50 per month. The tenant must report all changes in household status that may affect eligibility, and the borrower must review each reported change and assess its effect on eligibility and on the net tenant contribution.
- Confidence
- high
- Effective from
- 2005-01-01
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30
Evidence required
- Form RD 3560-8 Tenant Certification(one_per_year)
Citations
All sources verified within 1 day- Direct Multi-Family Housing Loans and Grants7 CFR 3560.152(e)
- HB-2-3560 Multi-Family Housing Asset Management Handbook (consolidated edition)HB-2-3560 para. 6.26.A.1
- HB-2-3560 Multi-Family Housing Asset Management Handbook (consolidated edition)HB-2-3560 para. 6.26.A