The Rental Housing Integrity Improvement Project (RHIIP) is a priority Secretarial initiative designed to reduce income and rent errors and improper payments in the administration of both public housing and Section 8 programs.

Who can access EIV?

To apply for access to the EIV system, an external, Non-HUD Coordinator/User, applicant must have an ‘Active’ WASS User ID (M-ID) that was issued to them by HUD, based on owner authorization. If applying for access as an EIV Coordinator, external applicants must also have been assigned the WASS Coordinator role.

How do I get access to EIV?

Accessing EIV To obtain access to HUD’s EIV system, visit and follow the required steps for sign-up. Questions regarding accessing EIV can be submitted to HUD’s Multifamily Help Desk at 1-800-767-7588 or [email protected]

What do I need to know about EIV?

The Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system is a web-based computer system that contains employment and income information of individuals who participate in HUD rental assistance programs. All Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) are required to use HUD’s EIV system.

How do I find out if I owe HUD?

Answer: Check our list. If your name appears, call (800) 697-6967 for more information. You should provide your FHA case number, if you know it. I recently was contacted by someone who said that HUD owes me money and he could get it for me.

How long does a EIV take?

Therefore, it could take up to two weeks before contracts assigned show in the EIV system for a particular user – be patient.

How often must EIV users recertify?

EIV Coordinators must recertify annually for continued access to EIV. Coordinators are to complete and submit on-line CAAF requests for re-certification to HUD’s Multifamily Helpdesk for approval, through EIV. EIV Users must be recertified bi-annually.

How do I know if I owe HUD money?

When did EIV become mandatory?

Use of the EIV system for Multifamily Housing Program users will become mandatory on January 31, 2010, the effective date of the “Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs – Final Rule” published in the Federal Register on January 27, 2009 (FR-4998-F-02).

What does EIV look for?

The Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system gives the employment history and income information to the manager or owner of the property where you live. This information is employed to meet the requirement of HUD to independently verify the income and/or employment when you qualify for continued rental assistance.

What can EIV see?

EIV provides the following information:

  • A series of Reports to supplement and verify tenant provided information.
  • Monthly updates of NDNH new hires information.
  • Quarterly NDNH wage Reports (including employer information and Federal wage information.
  • Quarterly NDNH unemployment compensation information.

Do I have to pay HUD back?

HUD gets the money it needs from the taxes people pay to the government. As a public, tax-funded program, Section 8, like other forms of welfare, does not require repayment.