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HUD HCV Guidebook § 5.1

Requirement to Administer Assistance (HUD HCV Guidebook)

HUD guidance — not codified law
In Force
Verified 9/25/2026 · Next check 10/2/2026
effective 9/25/2026FederalSection 8 HCV

Operative Text

HUD HCV Guidebook § 5.1
The receiving PHA is required to administer HCV assistance for a family
moving into their jurisdiction under portability. Receiving PHAs must55
not refuse to assist an incoming family or direct them to a neighboring
PHA for assistance. This includes having a policy of denying an incoming

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     24 CFR § 982.355(b)

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portability family if there is not a set number of days left on the initial PHA’s voucher. Receiving PHAs may not
have such a policy.
There are two exceptions to the requirement to administer HCV assistance: Extreme Circumstances and
Rescreening.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim

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Source Information

Source:https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/HCV_Guidebook_Moves_and_Portability.pdf
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