Does a WtW PHA have to allow a family to continue in its WtW voucher program when the family moves to the jurisdiction of another PHA?
No. In a portability billing arrangement, the initial PHA may permit the family to continue in its WtW voucher program but is under no obligation to do so. If it does not permit the family to continue in its WtW voucher program, the initial PHA will have to reissue the WtW voucher to another WtW eligible family. If the receiving PHA absorbs the family into its regular housing choice voucher program, the initial PHA will not have the option of permitting the family to continue in its WtW voucher program and must issue the turnover WtW voucher to a new family from its waiting list.
Related Questions
- If the PHA is unable to issue a replacement voucher under its regular program due to lack of availability, is the family maintained as a WtW family or is assistance terminated?
- If a family ports into a jurisdiction that does not have a WtW voucher program, will the receiving PHA be required to complete the WtW 50058 addendum?
- Does the initial PHA receive credit for leasing up when a WtW voucher family ports to another jurisdiction?
