Who is exempt from disclosing their Social Security Number (SSN) according to housing policies?

The correct choice indicates that noncontending family members and current participants aged 62 or older as of January 1, 2010, are exempt from disclosing their Social Security Number (SSN) according to housing policies. This exemption is designed to acknowledge that certain populations may have specific conditions or circumstances that make the requirement for an SSN less applicable.

In this context, noncontending family members are those who are not part of the main household composition that is subject to income review and eligibility requirements for housing assistance. Additionally, current participants aged 62 or older may have been part of a demographic that has been historically underserved in terms of access to public benefits, and thus the exemption recognizes their unique position. Since older adults may have retired and might not have an SSN due to not engaging in the workforce or for reasons tied to age-related factors, housing policies adapt to support them in a less burdensome, more equitable manner.

The other options do not reflect the specific criteria set forth in housing policies regarding SSN disclosure exemptions, as they either overgeneralize the exemption criteria or inaccurately describe the groups to which these policies apply. Therefore, the selected answer accurately captures the intended restrictions and qualifications under which SSN disclosure may be waived in