What is meant by "over-income" in the Housing Choice Voucher context?

In the context of the Housing Choice Voucher program, "over-income" refers to families whose income exceeds the eligibility limits set for receiving housing assistance. These families may still be able to continue receiving assistance on a temporary basis despite their income being higher than the standard threshold. This allowance is often made to prevent sudden displacement from housing due to marginal income increases. It recognizes that rising incomes do not always equate to an immediate ability to afford rent without assistance.

The other options do not accurately define "over-income." For example, families with no income do not align with the concept of being over income, as that relates to having income that exceeds certain limits. Similarly, families earning less than the minimum income requirement for assistance would not be considered over-income, and a family with income adjusted only for inflation does not reflect a situation of exceeding income limits. Therefore, the definition focused on temporarily exceeding eligibility limits aligns correctly with the term "over-income" in this context.