How does subletting a spare bedroom affect our eligibility for public housing assistance in Philadelphia
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 3 of 3 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 35 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- 24 CFR § 966.4 - Lease requirements. | Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) | US Law · law.cornell.edu
- Roles and Responsibilities · pha.phila.gov
- 24 CFR § 5.609 - Annual income. | Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) | US Law · law.cornell.edu
- _ · pha.phila.gov
- Public Housing Program · pha.phila.gov
- Philadelphia Housing Authority · pha.phila.gov
- PHA Housing Choice Voucher FAQs · pha.phila.gov
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
philadelphia housing authority rules on subletting rooms REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find the official regulations set by the Philadelphia Housing Authority regarding subletting. | — | web_article | subletting and lease violation policies | 2x of 3 | |
philadelphia housing authority subletting policy spare bedroom REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the official rules regarding subletting or having unauthorized occupants in Philadelphia public housing. | — | web_article | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
can public housing tenants have roommates or lodgers RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the broader implications of adding an unofficial occupant or lodger to a subsidized housing unit. | — | web_article | roommates and rental income impact | 1x of 3 | |
does income from renting a room count against public housing eligibility IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to know if money earned from a subtenant is classified as countable income. | — | faq_page | roommates and rental income impact | 1x of 3 | |
does subletting count as income for public housing eligibility IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand whether rental income earned from a sublet must be reported and how it impacts household income limits. | — | faq_page | roommates and rental income impact | 1x of 3 | |
pha income calculation including lodger rental income IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to know if money received from a subtenant counts toward household income during eligibility recalculations. | — | calculator/tool | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 | |
pha Philadelphia income limits public housing assistance RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check the current income thresholds required to qualify for public housing in Philadelphia. | — | pdf_whitepaper | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 | |
pha philadelphia unauthorized occupant policy RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the risks and penalties of having an unregistered person living in public housing. | — | pdf_whitepaper | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 | |
unauthorized subletting public housing eviction risk IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the penalties or lease violations associated with subletting without notifying the housing authority. | — | pdf_whitepaper | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
section 8 vs public housing subletting rules philadelphia COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare subletting regulations between Section 8 voucher holders and traditional public housing residents. | — | comparison_table | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
unauthorized occupant vs subletting public housing lease violation ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the legal distinction between having a guest, an unauthorized occupant, and a formal sublease in public housing. | — | glossary/definition | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
hud regulations on unauthorized subtenants in subsidized housing RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for federal guidelines from HUD that govern subletting across all public housing programs. | — | pdf_whitepaper | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
philadelphia housing authority income limits for continued occupancy ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the exact income thresholds that trigger disqualification from Philadelphia public housing. | — | dataset | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 | |
can section 8 tenants sublet a room COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare public housing subletting rules with Section 8 housing choice voucher subletting rules. | — | comparison_table | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
difference between guest policy and subletting in public housing COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know where the legal line is drawn between having a long-term guest versus an illegal subtenant. | — | faq_page | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
how to legally add a roommate to public housing lease philadelphia PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants step-by-step instructions on the proper legal procedure to bring another person into their unit. | — | how_to_steps | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 | |
how to report roommate income to philadelphia housing authority PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find step-by-step instructions on properly disclosing additional household members or rental income to avoid fraud charges. | — | how_to_steps | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 | |
how to report a household change to philadelphia housing authority ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants the procedural steps for properly notifying the housing authority if someone moves in or out. | — | how_to_steps | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 | |
can you get evicted from public housing for renting out a room RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the severity of the consequences if caught subletting without permission. | — | forum/qna | roommates and rental income impact | 1x of 3 | |
consequences of illegal subletting public housing philadelphia RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover the penalties, such as lease termination or eviction, for subletting public housing without permission. | — | web_article | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
section 8 voucher rules on subleating spare bedrooms REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is checking if housing choice voucher (Section 8) rules differ regarding subletting spare rooms compared to public housing. | — | web_article | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
hud regulations on subletting public housing units ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to check federal guidelines governing subletting across all public housing. | — | web_article | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
hud regulations on lodgers and subtenants in public housing ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Review federal HUD guidelines regarding subtenants, lodgers, and guest policies in public housing units. | — | pdf_whitepaper | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
am i allowed to rent out a room if I receive housing assistance REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct yes-or-no summary of whether renting a room is permitted under housing assistance programs. | — | forum/qna | roommates and rental income impact | 1x of 3 | |
reporting secondary income public housing philadelphia REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find out how and when to report extra money made from sharing living space. | — | checklist | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 | |
public housing lease agreement rules extra tenant spare room REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Examine standard lease clauses regarding occupancy limits and adding occupants to a public housing lease. | — | checklist | subletting and lease violation policies | 1x of 3 | |
what happens to rent calculation if a family member moves out philadelphia housing RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand how changes in household occupancy alter monthly rent obligations. | — | checklist | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 | |
definition of household income public housing assistance ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a clear definition of what constitutes household income under housing assistance programs. | — | glossary/definition | roommates and rental income impact | 1x of 3 | |
does having a roommate increase public housing rent IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out if introducing another person or rental income into the unit causes monthly rent calculations to increase. | — | faq_page | roommates and rental income impact | 1x of 3 | |
i live in public housing can i have a paying guest PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is framing the scenario from a personal perspective to understand if receiving rent money from a occupant violates program rules. | — | forum/qna | roommates and rental income impact | 1x of 3 | |
public housing tenants sharing rent with non family members legal issues RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the legal ramifications of cost-sharing arrangements in subsidized housing. | — | case_study | roommates and rental income impact | 1x of 3 | |
legal aid philadelphia public housing eviction defense RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Locate legal assistance resources in Philadelphia for tenants facing lease violation or eviction notices. | — | map/local_pack | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 | |
philadelphia legal aid landlord tenant public housing help ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find legal assistance resources in Philadelphia for public housing tenants facing disputes. | — | map/local_pack | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 | |
public housing tenant rights regarding guests and long term visitors ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the legal difference between a temporary guest and a permanent resident under public housing guidelines. | — | forum/qna | roommates and rental income impact | 1x of 3 | |
legal aid philadelphia housing authority lease violation help ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for local legal resources in Philadelphia if they are facing housing issues due to occupancy disputes. | — | web_article | income reporting and household changes | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 907 / 1,458 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 907 / 1,516 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 907 / 1,596 |