Are amounts received under HUD-funded training programs counted in income?

Amounts received under HUD-funded training programs are not counted as income when determining eligibility for housing assistance. This is based on specific regulations regarding what constitutes income in the context of housing choice vouchers. Typically, HUD defines certain sources of income that should be excluded from consideration, and funds received from qualifying training programs often fall into that category, thereby allowing participants to receive those benefits without affecting their housing assistance.

The rationale behind excluding these funds is to encourage participation in training and development programs, which can help individuals improve their job skills and increase their earnings potential in the long term. Keeping HUD-funded training program benefits outside of income calculations helps lower-income families access necessary support without penalizing them for seeking advancement through education and training.