Income Changes

Participants in SCCHA housing assistance programs must report in writing changes in income within 15 business days of the occurrence.

For the Change of Income form for both increases and decreases, click here.

Increases in Income

If your income has increased, you must notify SCCHA. Generally, increases in income are not processed between re-examinations except for families enrolled in the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program.

• Submit in writing your change of income to your Housing Specialist, advising of the type of income that has increased.
• Provide verification of the income that has increased, which can include: paystubs, offer of employment, revised child support documentation, or Social Security award letters.
• You will be notified in writing if additional information is needed.
• You will be notified in writing if there are any changes to your rent portion including the effective date of the change.

Decreases in Income

If your income has decreased, you must notify SCCHA. Decreases will be reviewed by your Housing Specialist.

• Submit in writing your change of income to your Housing Specialist, advising of the income that has decreased.
• Provide verification of the income that has decreased, which can include: paystubs, notification of termination of employment, revised child support documentation, or Social Security award letters.
• You will be notified in writing if additional information is needed.
• You will be notified in writing if there are any changes to your rent portion including the effective date of the change.