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Effective January 1, 2017, the Philadelphia
Housing Authority (PHA) will bill the Initial Housing Authority for
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Participants who port into
Philadelphia. As such, the Initial Housing Authority will continue
to cover the Participant's Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and
fees associated with administering the voucher.
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PHA Rules and Regulations
PHA is a Moving to Work agency and therefore has the authority
to make adjustments to the HCV Program in order to establish best
practices. To ensure efficient processing of all participants
moving to Philadelphia under portability, please note PHA's unique
policies and procedures that will need to be followed below:
- Voucher Holder is subject to eligibility screening criteria
before moving to Philadelphia
(Including a criminal background check)
- Voucher Holder must attend an HCV Program Briefing prior to
receiving a PHA voucher
- Participants have re-examinations every year
Starting the Process
Once a Voucher Holder receives approval to move to
Philadelphia under portability, PHA must be contacted and the
following documentation submitted by the initial HA:
- Form HUD-52665
- Copies of income verification forms
- Copy of the voucher
- Copies of family identification documents
- Copy of the most recent Form HUD-50058
- Voucher Holder contact information
*Once the Voucher Holder signs a lease and a HAP Contract is
executed, PHA will notify the initial Housing Authority.
Submit Documents To:
PHA Leased Housing Department
Portability Team
2013 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Email: hcvportability@pha.phila.gov
Phone: 215.684.0402
Fax: 215.684.4005
