Housing Voucher Programs - Policy and Procedures Manual

Chapter I Sections

1. Background/Evolution of Program
2. Program Components
3. Key Program Documents
4. Roles and Responsibilities
5. Occupancy Cycle
6. Payment Standards (PS)
7. Privacy Rights
8. Multi-Family Tenant Characteristics System (MTCS)
9. Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP)
10. Portability
11. Applicable Forms List

Chapter I: General Information

Section J: Portability

• When a HCV Section 8 Applicant/Participant chooses to move outside of the initial PHA’s jurisdiction, the family has the right to continue their assistance under HUD’s portability provisions.
• The receiving PHA may choose to absorb (merge the family into their voucher program) or administer (bill the initial PHA for expenses) the assistance.
• Refer to Chapter XVI, Portability for detailed portability information.