HUD HCV Guidebook § 2.2

To begin the portability process, the family contacts the initial PHA to provide the name of the location to
which the family wishes to move.7 If more than one PHA
administers a voucher program in the area to which the family is
moving, the family either chooses the receiving PHA or requests                    Verifying Residency
that the initial PHA make that choice.8 The family must9 notify the
landlord before moving out of the unit. The family is also                 Acceptable forms of documentation
responsible for providing proper notice to their current landlord in       to prove a household was a resident
accordance with their lease agreement. Once the receiving PHA              family at the time of application
has been selected and the portability request approved, the initial
PHA also advises the family how to contact and request assistance          may include:
from the receiving PHA. The family is then responsible for:                        · Lease,
                                                                                   · School records,
                                                                                   · Voter registration or
                                                                                        similar records.

3
  24 CFR § 982.353(c)(2)(ii) & (3)
4
  24 CFR § 982.353(d)(1)
5
  24 CFR § 982.353(d)(1)
6
  24 CFR § 982.353(d)(2)
7
  24 CFR § 982.355(c)(1)
8
  24 CFR § 982.355(b)
9
  24 CFR § 982.551(f)

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•   Promptly contacting the receiving PHA and complying with the receiving PHA’s procedures for
            incoming families;10
        •   Submitting a request for tenancy approval (RFTA) to the receiving PHA during the term of the
            receiving PHA’s voucher.11
The family will also need to:
        •   Allow time for receiving PHA processes, such as:
                o Appointments at the receiving PHA;
                o Rent approval and inspection of the unit by the receiving PHA;
        •   Plan for extra expenses, including:
                o Living expenses during the move;
                o Security deposits;
                o Moving costs.