Head Start Housing Adjustment Calculator

Use this tool to adjust family gross income for excessive housing costs when making income eligibility determinations. Housing costs are considered excessive when they exceed 30% of the total gross household income. To use this tool, complete the fields below. The adjusted gross household income will be displayed at the end based on the values provided.

Enter Your Information

Step 1: Income ℹ️ Calculate and enter total household gross income for the family and input it into the following field. Note the definition for "income" has been revised in Section 1305.2.

Household Income

Step 2: Housing Costs ℹ️ Enter the payment amount and number of payments for housing costs listed using available bills, bank statements, and other relevant documentation provided by the family.

Monthly Housing Expenses

Note: This calculator provides an estimate for housing adjustment. Please speak with a Head Start representative for official determinations and provide supporting documents.