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. Occasions separated by a break of at least seven nights' <br />r Stays in institution of fewer than 90 days do not constitute a break. <br />Z. An individual who has been residing in an institutional care facility for fewer than 90 days and met <br />all of the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition, before entering that facility; or <br />3. Afamilywith an adult head of household (or if there is no adult in thefamily, a minor head of <br />household)who meets all of the criteria in (1)or (2)of this definition, including a family whose <br />composition has fluctuated while the head of household has been homeless. <br />3,4 Homelessness Assistance Documentation of Housi Status <br />Lead/subgrantees must verify and document eligible housing status prior to program entry <br />the CH6 Verification of Household Eligibility and lncome Recertification Form for allowable <br />documentation. <br />Refer to <br />The CH6 Verification of Household Eliqibitity and tncome Recertification Form and housing status <br />documentation must be kept in the client file. Documentation must be dated within 30 days of <br />program entry. <br />3.4.1 Housing Status Eligibility Exemption <br />Households entering emergency shelter are exempt from housing status requirements. <br />3.5 HomelessnessAssistancelncomeEligibility <br />The combined household income must not exceed 80 percent of area median gross income as defined <br />by HUD. Lead grantees can determine to target households with a lower area median income <br />lncome limits are based on Area Median lncome (AMl) which can be located for each county at <br />www.hu lrser_sov (Data Sets, lncome Limits) <br />lncome is money that is paid to, or on behalf of, any household member. lncome includes the current <br />gross income (annualized) of all adult (18 years and older) household members and unearned income <br />attributable to a minor. lncome eligibility determinations are based on the household's income at <br />program entry. lncome inclusions and exclusions are listed in the Electronic Code of Federal <br />Regulations, www.ecfr.qov, Title 24 - Housing and Urban Development: Subtitle A 0-99: Part 5: Subpart <br />F: Section 5.609 Ann ual lncome <br />Gross lncome is the amount of income earned before any deductions (such as taxes and health <br />insurance premiums) are made. <br />Current lncome is the income that the household is currently receiving. lncome recently terminated <br />should not be included. <br />3.5.1 lncome Eligibility Exemptions <br />lncome eligibility verification is never required for Drop-in Shelter or for households receiving only <br />flexible funding. <br />The following are exempt from income eligibility requirements for the first 90 days of program <br />pa rticipation: <br />,/ Households entering Transitional Housing <br />Page | 18