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Appendix B: Ineligibility Dispositions

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INELIGIBLE DISPOSITION	END OF INELIGIBILITY PERIOD
Registered Sex Offender - Offending member is a sex offender subject to a lifetime registration under a state sex offender registration program.	Until the offending member is no longer required to register as a sex offender.
Persons Convicted of the Manufacture of Methamphetamine on the Premises of Federally Assisted Housing	Lifetime ban from public housing.
Felonies - Class A, B, or C	6 years from the date the convicted person has served his or her sentence (not including parole or probation), and has no further convictions or pending charges.
Felonies - Class D or E	5 years from the date the convicted person has served his or her sentence (not including parole or probation), and has no further convictions or pending charges.
Misdemeanor - Class A	4 years from the date the convicted person has served his or her sentence (not including parole or probation), and has no further convictions or pending charges.
Misdemeanor - Class B or Unclassified	3 years from the date the convicted person has served his or her sentence (not including parole or probation), and has no further convictions or pending charges.
Non-Verifiable Family Composition - Evidence of change or instability in the family composition making it impossible to determine family size.	2 years from the date the applicant is declared ineligible.
Inability to Pay NYCHA Rent - The pro-rated rent of the “mixed family” is 80% or more after allowable deductions. A “mixed family” consists of members who are citizens or have eligible immigration status and members who are not citizens or have no eligible immigration status.	2 years from the date the applicant is declared ineligible.
Non-Verifiable Income - All or part of the total family income is non-verifiable.	2 years from the date the applicant is declared ineligible.
Unrealistic Income - The monthly expense and income declared by the family is unrealistic.	2 years from the date the applicant is declared ineligible.
Unverifiable Residence - The applicant family has misrepresented their current address	2 years from the date the applicant is declared ineligible.
Poor Rent Payment Record Within the Last 3 Years - The applicant or co-applicant has a history of unsatisfactory rent payment or delinquency that was not due to circumstances beyond his/her control.	3 years from the date the applicant is declared ineligible.
Abuse or Violent Behavior Toward NYCHA Staff Within the Last 3 Years	3 years from the date declared ineligible or the date of last incident (if known).
Destruction of Property	3 years from the date declared ineligible or the last incident (if known).
Disturbing Neighbors Within the Last 3 Years	3 years from the date declared ineligible or the date of last incident (if known).
Grossly Unsanitary or Hazardous Housekeeping Habits	3 years from the date declared ineligible.
Commission of Fraud, Bribery, or Any Other Corrupt or Criminal Act in Connection with a Governmental Program	3 years from the date declared ineligible
Misrepresented Information Affecting Eligibility, Preference for Admission, Family Composition, Income, or Allowances	3 years from the date declared ineligible.
Termination of NYCHA Employment Within the Last 3 Years Following a General Trial for Behavior Constituting a Felony, Misdemeanor, Illegal Use of Controlled Substances, or for Intoxication on the Job	3 years from the date the employee is terminated from NYCHA.
Illegal Use of Controlled Substances Within the Last 6 Months	Until the earliest of: 3 years from the date of the ineligibility finding (or the latest date of illegal drug use if established by objective evidence). Until the family provides both written verification from a state-licensed drug treatment facility that the offending person has been drug-free for 12 months and a current, clean toxicology report. Until the family provides substantial evidence that the offending person is no longer engaging in the illegal use of a controlled substance; and has been rehabilitated successfully so as not to interfere with the health, safety, or welfare of other tenants.
Fire Within the Last 4 Years	4 years from the date of the fire without causing any subsequent fires.
Permanent Exclusion from NYCHA Apartment Following Administrative Termination Proceeding	5 years from the date of the permanent exclusion stipulation.
Evicted or About to Be Evicted from a NYCHA Apartment Pursuant to a Licensee Action	5 years from the service of the notice of eviction (i.e. warrant was issued) or the date of eviction by the City Marshall, or if the family is still in occupancy, from the date they are declared ineligible (whichever is the latest date).
Eviction or Termination from a Governmental Housing Program or Participation in the Section 8 Program was Terminated as a Result of Failure to Meet Tenancy Obligations	5 years from the termination of tenancy or subsidy, eviction, or termination of participation in the Section 8 program.
Under Age - Both the applicant and co-applicant are less than 18 years of age.	Until the applicant and co-applicant reaches 18th birthday.
Excess Income - Family income exceeds the established HUD Admission Income Limits for public housing.	Until annual family income is within the admissions limit established by HUD.
All Members of Family are Non-Citizens Without Eligible Immigration Status - The entire family is disallowed by HUD to receive any housing assistance.	Until one member of family is a citizen or a non-citizen with eligible immigration status.

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