Letter to Landlord Requesting Rental Information

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Justification for Non-Substantive Changes for Form SSA-L5061.removal of signature.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2024-10-18
Justification for Non-Substantive Changes for Form SSA-L5061.removal of signature.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2024-10-18
Addendum - 0960-0454 (final).docx Supplementary Document	2024-03-28
Addendum - 0960-0454 (final).docx Supplementary Document	2024-03-28
Supporting Statement -0960- 0454 (Final).docx Supporting Statement A	2024-03-28
Supporting Statement -0960- 0454 (Final).docx Supporting Statement A	2024-03-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
9335	Letter to Landlord Requesting Rental Information Other-Internal Screens	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0454	ICR Reference No: 202410-0960-012
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202005-0960-011
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Letter to Landlord Requesting Rental Information
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/22/2024
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/18/2024
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2027	04/30/2027	04/30/2027
Responses	71,280	0	71,280
Time Burden (Hours)	11,880	0	11,880
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: SSA uses Form SSA-L5061 to obtain rental subsidy information, which enables the agency to determine and verify an income value for these subsidies. We use this income value to determine eligibility for SSI, and to calculate the correct amount of SSI payable to the claimant. SSA bases an individual’s eligibility for SSI payments, in part, on the amount of countable income the individual receives. Income includes in-kind support and maintenance in the form of room or rent, such as a subsidized rental arrangement. SSA requires claimants to assist in obtaining this information to prevent a delay or overpayment with their SSI payments. We collect this information only if the SSI applicant or recipient is the parent or child of the landlords (respondent). For most respondents, we collect this information once per year or less, via telephone or face-to-face personal interview. The Claim Specialist (CS) records the information in our SSI Claims System, and we require verbal attestation in lieu of a wet signature. However, if the CS is unable to contact the respondent via the telephone or face to face interview, we print and mail a paper form to the respondent for completion. The respondent completes, signs, and returns the form to the CS. Upon receipt, the CS documents the information in the SSI Claims System or for non-SSI Claims System cases, faxes the form into the appropriate electronic folder and shreds the paper form. The respondents are landlords related to the SSI beneficiaries as a parent or child. We are submitting this non-substantive change request to remove the signature requirement from this form.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1382a Name of Law: Social Security Act
   US Code: 42 USC 1383 Name of Law: Social Security Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 37996	06/24/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 53428	08/28/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Letter to Landlord Requesting Rental Information	SSA-L5061	Letter to Landlord Requesting Information

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	71,280	71,280	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,880	11,880	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $409,980

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 10/18/2024

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