U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Housing
Federal Housing Commissioner |
| HUD-9900 Attachment A – Screening for Ineligible Participants |
| OMB Control Number: 2502-0573 |
| Expiration Date: 4/30/2024 |
| PAPERWORK BURDEN DISCLOSURE NOTICE |
| The reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This collection of information is required to obtain or retain benefits. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number. |
| Privacy Advisory: |
| Authorities: The Department of Housing and Urban Development has the authority to collect social security numbers authorized by the Housing Community Development Act of 1987 42 U.S.C 3543(g). The Office of Housing Counseling is responsible for administration of the Department’s Housing Counseling Program, authorized by 106 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701x), as amended. Housing Counseling Program regulations at 24 CFR Part 214. Principal Purpose: The mission of the Office of Housing Counseling (OHC) is to provide individuals and families with the knowledge they need to obtain, sustain, and improve their housing. Agencies that are eligible, meet program requirements, and provide the information requested on the form HUD-9900, and form HUD 9900a may be approved to provide Comprehensive Housing Counseling Services that aid in the homeownership process. Disclosure: The information will not be disclosed outside HUD without your consent except to civil, criminal, or regulatory investigations or prosecutions, or to a Member of Congress or a congressional office in response to an inquiry or as otherwise required by law. All information requested on the form HUD-9900, and form HUD 9900a is required to evaluate new applicants against Housing Counseling Program eligibility requirements only. A social security number may be requested to validate an individual's identity associated with this application if the information submitted cannot be confirmed by the minimum requirements. If the information is not provided, the agency may not be considered for approval into HUD’s Housing Counseling Program. This application is designed to be completed by applicants who are seeking approval to be a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Housing counseling required by or provided in connection with HUD programs must only be provided by HUD certified housing counselors working for participating agencies approved to provide such housing counseling by HUD’s Office of Housing Counseling. |