How often must a tenant's income be recertified under the Housing Choice Voucher program?

Under the Housing Choice Voucher program, the tenant's income must be recertified once a year. This annual recertification process is essential to ensure that the amount of financial assistance provided continues to be appropriate based on the tenant's current income and household circumstances.

Regular recertification helps maintain the integrity of the program by allowing the housing authority to adjust the subsidy amount accurately, based on the tenant's updated income information. It ensures that assistance is given to those who genuinely need it and helps to prevent fraud or misrepresentation of income. This process not only supports tenants in receiving the right amount of assistance but also helps housing authorities manage their resources effectively.

The other intervals for recertification mentioned in the options do not align with the program’s requirements. Monthly recertifications would be overly burdensome for both tenants and housing authorities, while recertifying every two years or only upon landlord request would not provide sufficient oversight or responsiveness to changing financial situations. Therefore, the once-a-year standard is both reasonable and necessary for proper program management.