Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program; Conforming Changes to Annual Income Requirements for HUD's Public Housing and Section 8 Assistance Programs

This final rule updates and clarifies HUD's annual income requirements for its public housing and Section 8 assistance programs. Specifically, the final rule clarifies that annual income includes payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, but only to the extent such payments qualify as "assistance" under the TANF program regulations issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and are not otherwise excluded under HUD's regulation. This final rule follows publication of an April 20, 2001, proposed rule and takes into consideration public comments received on the proposed rule. After careful consideration of the comments, HUD has decided to adopt the proposed rule without change.