Sandalwood Resource Center 

Best Practices for Success on a Move-In/Recertification file

• Provide all pages of Social Security, SSI and/or VA benefits letters

• Award letters need to be dated within 120 days of an applicant's move-in date. (Use the Date Calculator link at the top of the page)

• Provide all pages of Child Support court orders (if applicable)

• All paystubs provided need to be consecutive. Ensure there are no missing pay periods.

• Paystubs need to be provided, not the actual check. We need to view the deductions. 

• Calculate gross pay amounts, not the net amount (amount prior to deductions).

• Calculate the average of the paystubs using the income calculation worksheet. 

• TX properties- If you are unable to obtain paystubs and receive a VOE (Verification of Employment) from the employer, calculate the hourly wage and the YTD. Include the email in which you received the VOE.