Which situation makes a unit ineligible for tenancy approval?

A unit becomes ineligible for tenancy approval when it is owner-occupied. This is grounded in the principles of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, which aims to assist low-income families by allowing them to rent housing from private landlords. The program's guidelines specify that the unit cannot be occupied by the owner or any family members of the owner, as this would essentially create a conflict of interest and undermine the integrity of the program. Owner-occupied residences do not provide a genuine rental market situation that the HCV program is designed to address.

In contrast, other scenarios mentioned relate to units that can qualify for tenancy approval. Units in a Public Housing Authority (PHA) jurisdiction are indeed suitable for the program as long as they meet the criteria set forth by the PHA. Similarly, units with a rental history are typically acceptable provided they adhere to the program’s housing quality standards. Public housing units, while distinct from the HCV program itself, do not fall under the HCV guidelines and can operate independently within the larger housing system. Therefore, the factor that directly disqualifies a unit from receiving approval is its status as owner-occupied.