Voucher clients are required to report certain household changes to the Austin Housing Authority. Reporting updates on time helps ensure your housing assistance, rent portion, and voucher information remain accurate.
This guide will help you understand how to complete the interim update process.
What do I need to report?
You must report changes that affect your household composition or income, including but not limited to:
- Changes in employment (starting or ending a job)
- Increases or decreases in other types of income
- New sources of income
- Adding or removing household members
- Changes in household composition (such as birth, adoption, or custody changes)
- Any other changes required by your program or housing specialist
Changes should be reported as soon as possible after they occur. Reporting promptly helps ensure your portion of rent is accurate and avoids potential overpayments or program violations. All changes MUST be reported within 30 days.
How do I report changes?
- Complete the Interim Update FormFill out and submit the interim update form via DocuSign.
- Upload Supporting DocumentsPlease submit the supporting documents needed to verify the reported change. You may upload copies of documents or clear, scanned/photographed images of documents through DocuSign.Required Documents:
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- Recent pay stubs (typically 2–4)
- Benefit award or verification letters
- Current dated bank statement showing your balance
- Childcare provider payment bill
- Child support award documentation
- Notarized family contribution letter
- Unemployment Benefit letter
- Any other documents requested by your housing specialist
- Submit Documents on Time
Any requested documents must be submitted within 14 calendar days of receiving a request from the Austin Housing Authority.
Changes may also be reported by contacting your assigned housing specialist directly.
Need help?
If you have questions about what to report or how to report changes, contact your assigned housing specialist.