Transferring Section 8 To Another State

Call or write your rent assistance services coordinator to request your transfer packet.

Transferring section 8 to another state. But there s a process involved in moving your voucher from one state to another. Many people don t realize that there are many many w. Portability is written into the section 8 voucher program giving you permission to transfer location anywhere in the united states where the program operates.

This is called porting. It depends on the situation. Ask your pha if it will allow you to move.

If you are in the initial 12 month period since you were first admitted to the section 8 program your pha does not have to let you move. If you are considering porting here s a few things it may be handy to know. 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.

Give notice to your. You might have to requalify in your new state and your existing lease must be in good standing. The code of federal regulations notes however that it your pha can allow you to move if it so chooses.

If you have a section 8 voucher you may have notice it s transferrable. Contact a local housing agency in the state where you plan to move. But if your living situation becomes unsafe or you need to relocate to another state or county you may need to transfer.

Start by asking your local pha for a transfer packet. If you have a section 8 or hud housing voucher you may be able to use your voucher in another city county or state. Contact the housing authority in your new location to find out what steps you need to take before moving in.