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How do I transfer my Section 8 voucher to another city?
The steps below outline the process of transferring your voucher to your new home.
- Notify Home Forward. Call or write your rent assistance services coordinator to request your transfer packet.
- Report Changes in Your Household’s Family Composition.
- Schedule an Appointment with Your Services Coordinator.
Can you transfer a housing voucher?
Yes, you can transfer your Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher to a different area once specific conditions are met. This process is referred to as “portability.” You can read more about HUD’s portability policy here.
Can you transfer housing authority to another city?
If you have a Section 8 or HUD Housing Voucher, you may be able to use your voucher in another city, county or state. Your voucher moves around with you! This is called “porting”.
How long does it take to transfer HUD voucher?
The process can take several weeks, but it should coincide and overlap with your 30- or 60-day notice to your current landlord. Find a New Home This is usually the fun part, but you’ll have to take a few extra steps if you’re receiving HUD Section 8 assistance and you want to transfer your voucher.
Can a section 8 voucher be moved to another state?
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, commonly referred to as Section 8, allows you to relocate to a rental unit in a different state. This feature, known as portability, involves various restrictions, and the exact procedures for moving your voucher to another state vary by jurisdiction.
Can a housing voucher be used in a new state?
With a voucher in hand, you’ll be more likely to get affordable, safe housing in your new location. But although these vouchers are marked transferrable, you will need to take a few extra steps to use them in your new home state. What Are Vouchers?
How do I transfer my Home Forward voucher?
Call or write your rent assistance services coordinator to request your transfer packet. If you are on a fixed-term lease and it is still in effect, if you owe Home Forward or your current landlord money, or if Home Forward is proposing termination due to program violations, you will not be approved to transfer. Give notice to your landlord.