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Applying Rent Standards and Rent Reasonableness
When a tenant first moves into a unit, the total rent (rent to owner and utilities) may not exceed the reasonable rent as determined by the IHA AND the tenant's share cannot exceed 40% of the tenant's adjusted income. The IHA will pay only the housing assistance payment for the difference between the tenant share (calculated at 30% of adjusted income) and the current estalished payment standards. The tenant is responsible for the remaining balance of the rent.

Upon recertification and HAP renewal, the owner may request a higher rent. However, again, the rent must be determined reasonable by the IHA. At this time, the tenant may pay more than 40% of his/her ajusted income for rent and utilities. The IHA will pay only the housing assistance payment for the difference between the tenant share (calculated at 30% of adjusted income) and the current estalished payment standards. The tenant is responsible for the remaining balance of the rent.