“Portability” is defined as the ability for a Housing Choice Voucher holder to move from the jurisdiction of its current housing agency to the jurisdiction of another housing agency operating a Housing Choice Voucher program.

 

To be eligible to port to another jurisdiction you must:

• Be a current Housing Choice Voucher program participant.

• Live in this jurisdiction for one year with a voucher

• Have not ported within the last 12 months

• Complete your current lease. Certain accommodations apply for disabled families and families who fall under VAWA (Violence Against Woman Act).

• Give your landlord a proper written notice and provide us with a copy.

• Not be in violation of the family obligations. 

• You will need to let us know what Housing Authority you want to port to. To identify the appropriate Housing Authority, contact your Housing Specialist or see the listing on hud.gov.

 

NOTE: Housing Authorities often have different income limits, payment standards and subsidy standards (the number of bedrooms 
you qualify for).

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For port in inquires reach out to Portin@brightonhousing.org