What may occur if a family’s income exceeds the eligibility limits while receiving HCV assistance?

When a family’s income exceeds the eligibility limits while receiving Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance, they may continue receiving assistance for a limited period. This provision acknowledges that families can experience fluctuations in income due to various factors, so the program allows for a grace period during which they can still receive support.

The HCV program is designed to assist low-income families by providing rental assistance, and it considers the potential challenges that families might face as their financial situations change. Instead of automatically terminating assistance when income thresholds are surpassed, the program allows beneficiaries to maintain their vouchers temporarily. This helps avoid sudden displacement or hardship for families as they transition to their new financial circumstances.

The other options do not align with the guidelines of the HCV program. Automatic loss of assistance would not provide the necessary support to families who may still need help. Paying full rent without any assistance contradicts the program's objective, and being ineligible for future assistance would diminish the program's purpose of aiding families in achieving stable housing. Thus, the option allowing continued assistance for a limited time aligns best with the fundamental principles of the HCV program.