At what point, age, or period of time does a child become an occupant under occupancy guidelines?

Alright, question for the masses. At what point, age, or period of time does a child become an occupant under occupancy guidelines. I want to see if there is a large or majority consensus. Any information is greatly appreciated.

I believe at 1 years old. That’s how HUD defines it if I am not mistaken.

At birth. If they live in the apartment they are an occupant

A person is a person regardless of age!

Mike Snyder the question is relating to occupancy in a unit. Generally a 2 week old baby isn’t considered an occupant as you would have to force a pregnant woman to move before the birth in some cases.

I'm getting that the consensus is at birth a person becomes an additional occupant of the household. Thank you all for your replies! Very helpful!

Frank Justin yes, except tread lightly as over-occupancy due to birth or adoption is usually treated differently than adding an adult.

Birth according to rural developement A birth certificate is required.

2 heads per room

Leigh Ann Garland In a lot of places this is no longer true.

Yeah, there are new rules regarding large-size rooms.

When it exits the mother’s womb it is an occupant and you address it at the next renewal.

An occupant as soon as they have a copy of the official birth certificate and ss card. A Co-tenant as soon as they turn 18.

An occupant at any age. A co- tenant at 18 and above

13 months old. or when they turn 18 as a legal lease signer.

if you are asking as far as counting how many people live in the apartment, i would tread lightly, perhaps talk to your company or attorney, because the old way of counting "heads" per bedroom is going by the wayside and these days fair housing practices and HUD are more concerned about the number of people in a certain sq footage and not per bedroom.
this could lead to someone claiming discrimination based on familial status.

Not counted until 2 years of age

Check with your city housing rules

In nj, age 6 they are considered a person and get counted in the square footage of the unit

From day 1

In IL any child under 2 isn’t counted for over occupancy.

Age 2 years, unless it is for a tax credit unit, then all are counted no matter what age.