Who is exempt from the SSN disclosure requirement in the Housing Choice Voucher program?

In the context of the Housing Choice Voucher program, noncontending family members in a mixed family receiving prorated assistance are exempt from the Social Security Number (SSN) disclosure requirement. This exemption applies specifically to situations where certain family members do not qualify for assistance based on their immigration status or other criteria, meaning that their SSNs are not required as part of the documentation for the voucher program.

When considering the other options, individuals under the age of 18 are generally required to provide an SSN unless they are part of a mixed family scenario like noncontending family members. All household members, regardless of age, would typically be required to provide this information unless they fit specific exemption criteria, which noncontending family members do. Lastly, a letter from a physician does not relate to SSN requirements within the framework of the Housing Choice Voucher program and is not a valid basis for exemption. Therefore, the specific status of noncontending family members receiving prorated assistance is what establishes their exemption from the SSN disclosure requirement.