HCV Portability-Full Page Slides

Full Page Slides - HCV Portability

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The document is an extensive guide on the portability process within the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, issued by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Portability allows families participating in the HCV program to transfer their rental assistance to a new location outside the jurisdiction of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) that issued the voucher.<br /><br />Key topics covered include:<br /><br />1. **Regulations and Eligibility**: Detailed regulations are outlined according to the Code of Federal Regulations (24 CFR 982) and various Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Notices. Eligibility requirements are described for different types of vouchers: Tenant-Based Vouchers (TBVs), which are tied to the family, can be used in any jurisdiction with a housing program, while Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) are tied to a unit but can convert to TBVs after a year.<br /><br />2. **Portability Process**: The document explains the steps required for applying portability, including tenant responsibilities such as notifying landlords and choosing a receiving PHA. It describes both initial and receiving PHA roles and responsibilities, such as confirming family eligibility and administering the voucher.<br /><br />3. **Denial and Exceptions**: Various scenarios where portability might be denied are discussed, such as non-compliance with lease terms or insufficient PHA funding. Exceptions include situations covered under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and Fair Housing.<br /><br />4. **Billing and Payments**: There is comprehensive coverage of financial responsibilities, where receiving PHAs can bill initial PHAs for assistance payments, and guidelines on how administrative fees are calculated.<br /><br />5. **Training and Evaluation**: At the end, instructions for a training session evaluation and certificate reception are included, indicating this guide forms the basis of a possible educational session.<br /><br />This document is targeted at housing professionals for in-depth technical understanding and administration of the HCV Portability Program.

Keywords

Housing Choice Voucher

HCV Program

portability process

NAHRO

Public Housing Agency

Tenant-Based Vouchers

Project-Based Vouchers

PHA responsibilities

billing and payments

training and evaluation