What YOU Should Know 

if You are Applying for or are Receiving 

Rental Assistance through the Department of 

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Offi ce of Housing Offi ce of Multifamily Housing Programs

ENTERPRISE INCOME VERIFICATION

RENTAL HOUSING INTEGRITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

if You are Applying for or are Receiving 

You &

RHIIP

Offi ce of Housing Offi ce of Multifamily Housing Programs

What is EIV?

EIV is a web-based computer system containing 

employment and income information 

on individuals participating in HUD’s 

rental assistance programs. This 

information assists HUD in making 

sure “the right benefi ts go to the right 

persons”.

What income information is 

in EIV and where does it come 

from?

The Social Security Administration:

• Social Security (SS) benefi ts

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefi ts

• Dual Entitlement SS benefi ts

The Department of Health and Human Services 

(HSS) National Directory of New Hires (NDNH):

• Wages

• Unemployment compensation

• New Hire (W-4)

What is the information in EIV 

used for?

The EIV system provides the owner and/or 

manager of the property where you live with your 

income information and employment history. This 

information is used to meet HUD’s requirement 

to independently verify your employment and/

or income when you recertify for continued rental 

assistance. Getting the information from the EIV 

system is more accurate and less time consuming 

and costly to the owner or manager than contacting 

your income source directly for verifi cation. 

Property owners and managers are able to use the 

EIV system to determine if you:

• correctly reported your income

They will also be able to determine if you:

• Used a false social security number 

• Failed to report or under reported the income of 

a spouse or other household member

• Receive rental assistance at another property

Is my consent required to get 

information about me from EIV?

Yes. When you sign form HUD-9887, Notice and 

Consent for the Release of Information, and form 

HUD-9887-A, Applicant’s/Tenant’s Consent to the 

Release of Information, you are giving your consent 

for HUD and the property owner or manager 

to obtain information about you to verify your 

employment and/or income and determine your 

eligibility for HUD rental assistance. Your failure 

to sign the consent forms may result in the denial 

of assistance or termination of assisted housing 

benefi ts. 

Who has access to the EIV 

information?

Only you and those parties listed on the consent form 

HUD-9887 that you must sign have access to the 

information in EIV pertaining to you. 

What are my responsibilities?

As a tenant in a HUD assisted property, you must 

certify that information provided on an application 

for housing assistance and 

the form used to certify and 

recertify your assistance (form 

HUD-50059) is accurate and 

honest. This is also described 

in the Tenants Rights & 

Responsibilities brochure 

that your property owner or 

manager is required to give to 

you every year.

Owner’s Certification of Compliance U. S. Department of Housing 

with HUD’s Tenant Eligibility And Urban Development 

(Exp. 12/31/2007) and Rent Procedures Office of Housing OMB Approval Number 2502-0204

Federal Housing Commissioner 

Section A. Acknowledgements 

Public Reporting Burden. The reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 55 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. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of 

information including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (2502-

0204), Washington, DC 20503. The information is being collected by HUD to determine an applicant's eligibility, the recommended unit 

size, and the amount the tenant(s) must pay toward rent and utilities. HUD uses this information to assist in managing certain HUD 

properties, to protect the Government's financial interest, and to verify the accuracy of the information furnished. HUD or a Public Housing 

Authority (PHA) may conduct a computer match to verify the information you provide. This information may be released to appropriate 

Federal, State, and local agencies, when relevant, and to civil, criminal, or regulatory investigators and prosecutors. However, the 

information will not be otherwise disclosed or released outside of HUD, except as permitted or required by law. You must provide all of the 

information requested, including the Social Security Numbers (SSNs) you, and all other household family members age six (6) years and 

older, have and use. Giving the SSNs of all family members age six (6) years and older is mandatory; not providing the SSNs will affect 

your eligibility. Failure to provide any information may result in a delay or rejection of your eligibility approval. 

Read this before you complete and sign this form HUD-50059 

Privacy Act Statement. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is authorized to collect this information by the U.S. 

Housing Act of 1937, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1437 et. seq.); the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 (P.L. 98-181); the 

Housing and Community Development Technical Amendments of 1984 (P.L. 98-479); and by the Housing and Community Development 

Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C. 3543). 

Warning to Owners and Tenants. By signing this form, you are indicating that you have read the above Privacy Act Statement and are 

agreeing with the applicable Certification. 

False Claim Statement. Warning: U.S. Code, Title 31, Section 3729, False Claims, provides a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and 

not more than $10,000, plus 3 times the amount of damages for any person who knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or 

fraudulent claim; or who knowingly makes, or caused to be used, a false record or statement; or conspires to defraud the Government by 

getting a false or fraudulent claim allowed or paid. 

Owner's Certification - I certify that this Tenant's eligibility, rent and assistance payments have been computed in accordance with HUD's 

regulations and administrative procedures and that all required verifications were obtained. 

Tenant(s)' Certification - I/We certify that the information in Sections C, D, and E of this form are true and complete to the best of my/our 

knowledge and belief. I/We understand that I/we can be fined up to $10,000, or imprisoned up to five years, or lose the subsidy HUD pays 

and have my/our rent increased, if I/we furnish false or incomplete information. 

Certification Summary from Page 2 Name of Project Unit Number Effective Date Certification Type 

Head of Household Total Tenant Payment Assistance Payment Tenant Rent 

Tenant Signatures Head of Household Date Other Adult Other Adult Date

Spouse / Co-Head Date Other Adult Date 

Other Adult Date Other Adult Date 

Other Adult Date Other Adult Date 

Other Adult Date Other Adult Date 

Other Adult Date Other Adult Date 

Other Adult Date Other Adult Date 

Owner/Agent Signature Owner/Agent Date 

Check this box if Tenant is unable to sign for a legitimate reason Anticipated Voucher Date 

Previous versions of this form are obsolete. Page 1 of __ form HUD-50059 (04/2005) 

This form also replaces HUD-50059-D, -E, -F, & -G. HB 4350.3 Rev 1 

NOT for Submission to the Federal Government

Landlord's Official Record of Certification
JULY 2009

What if I disagree with the EIV 

information?

If you do not agree with the employment and/or 

income information in EIV, you must tell your property 

owner or manager. Your property owner or manager 

will contact the income source directly to obtain 

verifi cation of the employment and/or income you 

disagree with. Once the property owner or manager 

receives the information from the income source, you 

will be notifi ed in writing of the results.

What if I did not report income 

previously and it is now being 

reported in EIV? 

If the EIV report discloses income from a prior period 

that you did not report, you have two options: 1) 

you can agree with the EIV report if it is correct, 

or 2) you can dispute the report if you believe it is 

incorrect. The property owner or manager will then 

conduct a written third party verifi cation with the 

reporting source of income. If the source confi rms 

this income is accurate, you will be required to repay 

any overpaid rental assistance as far back as fi ve 

(5) years and you may be subject to penalties if it is 

determined that you deliberately tried to conceal your 

income.

What if the information in EIV is 

not about me?

EIV has the capability to uncover cases of potential 

identity theft; someone could be using your social 

security number. If this is discovered, you must 

notify the Social Security Administration by calling 

them toll-free at 1-800-772-1213. Further information 

on identity theft is available on the Social Security 

Administration website at: http://www.ssa.gov/

pubs/10064.html.

Who do I contact if my income 

or rental assistance is not being 

calculated correctly?

First, contact your property owner or manager for 

an explanation. 

If you need further assistance, you may contact the 

contract administrator for the property you live in; 

and if it is not resolved 

to your satisfaction, you 

may contact HUD. For 

help locating the HUD 

offi ce nearest you, which 

can also provide you 

contact information for 

the contract administrator, 

please call the Multifamily 

Housing Clearinghouse 

at: 1-800-685-8470.

Where can I obtain more 

information on EIV and the 

income verification process?

Your property owner or manager can provide you 

with additional information on EIV and the income 

verifi cation process. They can also refer you to 

the appropriate contract administrator or your local 

HUD offi ce for additional information. 

If you have access to a computer, you can read 

more about EIV and the income verifi cation 

process on HUD’s Multifamily EIV homepage at: 

www.hud.gov/offi ces/hsg/mfh/rhiip/eiv/eivhome.

cfm.

Penalties for providing false information

Providing false information is fraud. Penalties for 

those who commit fraud could include eviction, 

repayment of overpaid assistance received, fi nes 

up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, 

prohibition from receiving any future rental assistance 

and/or state and local government penalties.

Protect yourself, follow HUD reporting 

requirements

When completing applications and recertifi cations, 

you must include all sources of income you or any 

member of your household receives. Some sources 

include:

• Income from wages

• Welfare payments

• Unemployment benefi ts

• Social Security (SS) or Supplemental Security 

Income (SSI) benefi ts

• Veteran benefi ts

• Pensions, retirement, etc.

• Income from assets

• Monies received on behalf of a child such as:

- Child support

- AFDC payments

- Social security for children, etc.

If you have any questions on whether money 

received should be counted as income, ask your 

property owner or manager.

When changes occur in your household income 

or family composition, 

immediately contact your 

property owner or manager to 

determine if this will affect your 

rental assistance.

Your property owner or 

manager is required to provide 

you with a copy of the fact sheet “How Your Rent 

Is Determined” which includes a listing of what is 

included or excluded from income.