5503.1 Once DCHA approves the Family's portability move out of DCHA's jurisdiction, DCHA shall schedule the Family to attend a portability briefing.

5503.2 DCHA shall brief the Family on:

1. (a) The estimated time frame for submitting paperwork to the Receiving PHA;
2. (b) How to contact the Receiving PHA;
3. (c) Any special requirements from the Receiving PHA regarding appointments;
4. (d) Policy on voucher extensions for portable families;
5. (e) Expiration of Vouchers;
6. (f) Requirement to provide a Notice to Vacate to the owner of the current unit;
7. (g) Determination of Voucher size and Payment Standards; and
8. (h) Procedure for returning to DCHA or portability to any other jurisdiction.

5503.3 DCHA shall notify the Receiving PHA of the Family's choice to get necessary contact information and incoming portability procedures.

5503.4 DCHA shall complete an outgoing portability packet containing the following:

1. (a) Part I of the HUD Form-52665 along with a copy of the voucher issued to the Family;
2. (b) A current copy of HUD Form-50058 for program participant; and
3. (c) Copies of the income verification backing up the form.

5503.5 In the case of an applicant, DCHA will not have a completed HUD Form-50058 because the Family is not yet a new admission, however DCHA shall provide the Family information and income information in a format similar to the HUD Form-50058.

5503.6 DCHA shall mail, fax, or email the portability packet to the Receiving PHA, in accordance with the Receiving PHA's policy.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 7926 (June 29, 2012).