Who is categorized as a noncontending family member exempt from SSN disclosure?

The correct choice identifies a noncontending family member who is exempt from the Social Security Number (SSN) disclosure requirement. Individuals who do not declare citizenship or are not eligible non-citizens do not have a legal obligation to provide an SSN as part of the housing assistance application process. This exemption is in place to ensure that those who may not meet the criteria for citizenship or eligible non-citizen status are not unfairly penalized in the housing assistance system.

In contrast, individuals declaring citizenship, such as an individual confirming their citizenship status, can often be required to provide their SSN as part of verification processes. Similarly, a dependent child, depending on age or circumstances, may still be required to have an SSN as part of household income and eligibility verification. An individual receiving assistance would typically need to disclose their SSN to complete the necessary eligibility assessments for benefits.

Thus, the option that points out someone not declaring citizenship or eligible non-citizen status accurately captures the essence of who may be exempt from having to provide an SSN in the context of the Housing Choice Voucher program.