HUD HCV Guidebook § 7.7
Summary of Portability Billing Deadlines (HUD HCV Guidebook)
Operative Text
The following table summarizes portability billing deadlines by submission type and cross-references the
relevant sections of PIH Notice 2016-09.
Summary of Portability Billing Deadlines
Action Deadline Policy Reference
Initial Billing (Part II of Form HUD- 90 days from the expiration date of Section 14.b of PIH Notice 2016-09
52665) the initial PHA’s voucher
*30 additional days if delayed billing
is due to suspension of the voucher’s
term
Initial Payment 30 days from receipt of initial billing Section 15.a of PIH Notice 2016-09
Subsequent payments 5th business day of the month Section 15.a of PIH Notice 2016-09
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Change in the billing amount 10 business days from effective date Section 15.e of PIH Notice 2016-09
of the change
Termination of billing 10 business days from the effective Section 16 of PIH Notice 2016-09
arrangement date of the terminationHUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook § 7.7 establishes a standardized schedule of deadlines that govern how housing authorities communicate and settle financial obligations when a voucher holder moves to a new jurisdiction under the portability process. The timeline covers everything from the first billing submission—due within 90 days of the original voucher's expiration, with a possible 30-day extension for suspended vouchers—through recurring monthly payments, billing adjustments, and the formal close-out of a billing arrangement. These deadlines are cross-referenced to PIH Notice 2016-09, which provides the underlying policy authority for each requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although § 7.7 primarily governs relationships between public housing authorities (PHAs) rather than between landlords and tenants, property owners participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program benefit from understanding this framework because it directly affects the timing of HAP payments they receive. When a voucher holder ports into a new jurisdiction, the receiving PHA's ability to make timely HAP payments depends on the initial billing being submitted within the 90-day window and subsequent payments arriving by the 5th business day of each month as outlined in § 7.7. Operators managing units with ported vouchers may wish to confirm with the receiving PHA that billing arrangements are in place and that any changes in payment amounts are communicated within the 10-business-day window specified in this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For voucher holders exercising their right to move to a new area under portability, § 7.7 sets the administrative clock that determines how quickly the receiving PHA can begin making housing assistance payments on their behalf. If there are delays in HAP payments to a landlord, the billing deadlines in this provision—particularly the 90-day initial billing window and the 30-day initial payment deadline—may be relevant context when raising concerns with either the initial or receiving PHA. Tenants experiencing issues related to portability billing can contact their local PHA, reach out to a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with the Housing Choice Voucher program.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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