Which family situation would qualify for prorated assistance?

The situation where an ineligible noncitizen head has three U.S. citizen children qualifies for prorated assistance due to the mixed status of the household. In the context of housing assistance programs, when one member of the household is ineligible for assistance due to immigration status, the assistance may still be provided to eligible members. In this case, the U.S. citizen children can receive assistance, but the amount of assistance or benefits will be prorated based on the eligible members of the household. This means that only the eligible individuals will be counted for the total assistance, while the ineligible head will not contribute to the eligibility determination.

This prorating is essential to ensure a fair distribution of benefits based on the household composition. It reflects the policy that seeks to support citizens and eligible residents while maintaining the integrity of assistance programs. In contrast, scenarios involving all members qualified or ineligible without this mix would not result in a prorated assistance calculation.