SECTION 330:50-9-5. Unit size selected

  The family may select a different size dwelling than that listed on the Certificate or Voucher. There are three criteria to consider:

(1)   Rent Limitation: For the Certificate Program, OHFA must always apply the FMR for the Certificate size or the unit size selected by the family, whichever is less. For the Voucher Program, OHFA uses the Payment Standard for the Voucher size or the unit size selected by the family, whichever is less.

(2)   Utility Allowance: The utility allowance used to calculate the gross rent is based on the actual bedroom size of the unit the family selects, regardless of the size authorized on the family's Certificate or Voucher.

(3)   Housing Quality Standards: The standards allow two persons per living/sleeping room and permit maximum occupancy levels (assuming a living room is used as a living/sleeping area) as shown in the table below. The levels may be exceeded if a room in addition to bedrooms and living room is used for sleeping.

(4)   HQS GUIDELINES FOR UNIT SIZE SELECTED

(1)   Unit Size - 0 Bedroom:

(A)   Maximum number of persons in household–1

(2)   Unit Size - 1 Bedroom:

(A)   Maximum number of persons in household–4

(3)   Unit Size - 2 Bedrooms:

(A)   Maximum number of persons in household–6

(4)   Unit Size - 3 Bedrooms:

(A)   Maximum number of persons in household–8

(5)   Unit Size - 4 Bedrooms:

(A)   Maximum number of persons in household–10

(4)   Unit Size - 5 Bedrooms:

(A)   Maximum number of persons in household–12

(5)   Unit Size - 6 Bedrooms:

(A)   Maximum number of persons in household–14

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 2905, eff 7-12-99]