Relationship Codes for HUD-50059

Question 1

H

Answer 1

Head
(There can only be one head.) If there is a spouse or co-head, list the same person as head on each (re)certification, as long as that person resides in the household. List the other person as spouse or co-head on each (re)certification.

Question 2

S

Answer 2

Spouse

(There can either be a spouse or a co-head, but not both.) There can be only one spouse.

Question 3

K

Answer 3

Co-head

(There can either be a spouse or co-head but not both.) There can be only one co-head.

Question 4

D

Answer 4

Dependent
Count any member of the family currently living in the unit who is not the Head, Spouse, or Co-Head and:
- Age 17 or younger
- 18 or older and disabled or a full-time student
- Child temporarily absent due to placement in a foster home
- Child who is subject to joint custody agreement
- Full-time student (regardless of age) away at school but lives with family during school breaks
- Child being adopted (or custody being sought) and living in unit

Question 5

O

Answer 5

Other adult member of the family who is not the head, spouse or co-head and whose income is counted in determining the family’s annual income.
(This member’s status cannot be used to justify the family’s eligibility for the elderly or medical allowances.)

Question 6

F

Answer 6

Foster child under the age of 18 or the child of a Foster child or Foster adult.
(The employment income of a child in this category is not counted in determining the family’s annual income but other income is counted; the Foster child does not qualify for a dependent allowance but medical or disability assistance expenses are considered for Foster children and Foster adults. Child care expenses for Foster children who are under the age of 13 are also considered. All income of a Foster adult is counted in determining the family’s annual income. Foster children or Foster adults do count for income limit purposes.)

Question 7

L

Answer 7

Live-In Attendant
(Persons in this category do not have rights under the lease. Persons in this category are not considered members of the family and their income is not counted in determining the family’s annual income.)

Question 8

N

Answer 8

Non of the Above
Others living in the unit who are not members of the tenant family.
(Persons in this category do not have rights under the lease. Persons in this category are not considered members of the family and their income is not counted in determining the family’s annual income.)