Q&A: Remaining Family Member

Question:  I have a person 64 years of age with a 42 year old wife living on a Section 8 (202/8). The 64 year old passes away. Can the 42 year old wife continue to live in the unit as a surviving spouse?
~ Mike in NJ

Answer: 3-16 in the 4350.3 says that, in this situation (eligible member dies), as long as the wife was on the lease and living in the unit at the time of his death, she can stay, pay rent based on normal 50059 calculations (she is NOT eligible for medical expenses, and does NOT get the $400 allowance, assuming she’s not disabled), and her eligibility is not an issue.