Housing Voucher Programs - Policy and Procedures Manual

Chapter XV Sections

1. Transfer Procedures For Applicants
2. Transfer Procedures For Participants
3. Transfer File Procedures
4. Transfer Procedures When MSHDA is Administering Portabilities
5. Applicable Form List

Chapter XV: Transfers

Effective: December 7, 2007

Introduction

All Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holders may move with their subsidy to:

• Another Public Housing Agency (PHA) jurisdiction via portability, or
• Within MSHDA’s jurisdiction if they meet the eligibility criteria identified below.

MSHDA agents responsible for briefing applicants/participants must advise them of their right to transfer their assistance to another county or state during the Initial Briefing and at subsequent re-examinations. MSHDA’s jurisdiction covers the entire state of Michigan. Transfers occur when a client:

• Moves between different counties in Michigan or
• Changes Housing Agent (HA) within Michigan

This process is NOT the same as portability. Portability occurs when a client:

• Moves outside of MSHDA’s jurisdictional boundary or
• Moves to MSHDA’s jurisdiction from another PHA.

MSHDA transfers (henceforth referred to as transfers) require different procedures from those that apply for portability/moves (henceforth referred to as ports). Refer to Chapter XVI for Portability procedures.

Section A: Required Moves

See Chapter II. Waiting List Management.