Hi,
Thank you for the reply.
I've read all those rules regarding dependents many times and it seems to me as though she would qualify.
I haven't looked up her exact flight itinerary, but my best guess is around 6 to 7 months or so that she lived with me.
I didn't charge her any rent at all and paid for her food and transportation while she stayed with me. Based on the rules it seems to me that she would qualify.
I actually tried contacting HUD about this and they recommended I ask someone who does taxes...
From what I've read, it seems that prequalifying for HUD is the only time when it really matters for her HUD status.
Her landlord knew she was with me the whole time and he was fine with it.
