HUD HCV Guidebook § 12

While there is no specific SEMAP indicator for portability, to receive full points under SEMAP Indicator 7
“Expanding Housing Opportunities”, PHAs must125 certify, among other things, that the PHA’s briefing packet
includes an explanation of portability and a list of PHAs in neighboring jurisdictions including the name of the
portability contact at the PHA and the telephone number and address to help the family contact that agency.
SEMAP indicator 7 assesses the PHA’s efforts to expand housing opportunities and applies only to PHAs with
jurisdiction in metropolitan FMR areas. For more information on SEMAP requirements see the SEMAP
chapter.

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