B. Some self-classified owners are beneficiaries, but some are not

In some cases, beneficiaries might have got married subsequent to being granted a subsidy. Where the marriage is in community of property (which is common), the housing authority must include the new spouse in the transfer, irrespective of the subsidy status or eligibility of that spouse

During the occupancy survey, data will be collected on the marital status of the perceived owner and the date of marriage. In addition, enumerators will capture images of ID documents of owners as well as their marriage certificate. These images must be inspected by the housing authority to validate the current marital status of the beneficiary.

Marriages in community of property are most common, but it is possible that some beneficiaries may be married out of community of property and will have signed an antenuptial contract (ANC). In this case, the property should be transferred in line with the ANC.

See Core Registration Process