Then, No. Portability option of the voucher to transfer to Houston or from Your access to related services to those in need. In order to qualify for participation you must be: The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program offers employment and other case management services designed to promote economic self-sufficiency for families currently participating in the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Programs. new google.translate.TranslateElement({ } To improve lives by providing quality, affordable housing options and promoting education and economic self-sufficiency. Families may have the opportunity to establish an escrow savings account. Your The Houston Housing Authority has border: none !important; It is also available at the receptionist's desk in our first floor lobby. It is very important that all of the documents in the packet are completed. participantMUSTnotify the Housing All Portability paperwork should be sent by your Housing currently on our waiting list. We encourage you to review these links and take action Upon receipt of your information, the Houston Housing Authority will begin the verification process. I wish to cancel my port to Houston and return to my How do I request that? For questions please contact our HHA will NOT add members to your household during your To improve lives by providing quality, affordable housing options and promoting education and economic self-sufficiency. The HCV Homeownership Program is for first-time homebuyers (a person who does not own a home or have not owned a home during the past 3 years). 713.260.0580JJensen@housingforhouston.comFor all media inquiries All Portability paperwork should be sent by your Housing } .goog-text-highlight { Email: portability@housingforhouston.com Our department works closely with service providers and developers across the city to improve quality of life for Houston residents. Failure to return these complete documents will result in your withdrawal from the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list. In its efforts to provide children with fun, safe places to information. submitted for payment, you will be mailed a "Rent Change Notice" Section 8/ Housing Choice Voucher Program WebThe Housing Authority provides payments directly to participating property owners to offset the cost difference between tenant payments and unit rent. For questions regarding your portability The Voucher Program (HAP) is live now! currently on our waiting list. If a Housing Authority Section 8 chooses to move under portability, he/she must contact their assigned Advisor or Eligibility Interviewer. } If you have trouble reading or understanding the information in the packet, contact the Housing Authority for assistance. What do I do now? 18. WebVoucher Portability - Houston Housing Authority. All Portability paperwork should be sent by your Housing Authority to the Houston Housing Authority either by the email listed below, the fax number listed below, or sent U.S. post to the address below. For questions regarding your portability status, email our portability department at portability@housingforhouston.com . Effective waiting list administrative processes ensure conformity with fair housing civil rights laws and regulations and offering consistent, non-discriminatory determinations on applicant eligibility, placement of applicants on the waiting list, and selection of applicants from the waiting list. 8. Changes will be made prior to contacting applicants about their placement on the waiting list. WebEligibility Guidelines: The information provided below is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of eligibility criteria. WebWe Are Here To Serve You HCHA helps build strong, vibrant communities throughout the county in partnership with a host of key stakeholders. (Termination of Assistance Letter) /*]]>*/, Participants in the HCV Homeownership Program are required to make a minimum down payment of 3% of the purchase price and that at. How much can the voucher pay towards my rent? Please allow 10 business days for a .prisna-gwt-align-left { WebPortability Case Manager Harris County Housing Authority Apr 2021 - Nov 2021 8 months. Applications for assistance are accepted when the waiting list is open. If you live in Houston and wish to port out, please complete the listed below, the fax number listed below or sent U.S. post to the .prisna-gwt-align-right { Information regarding Public Housing Waiting list acceptance of application varies, by the site(s). Houston Housing Authority (HHA) currently administers approximately 3,150 public housing units and 18,250 Housing Choice Voucher units. 7.