Portability is an option that eligible Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holders may utilize in order to move throughout the United States. To assist with Portability transitions, the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) will cooperate with other Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) throughout the portability process.
PORTING IN - GENERAL INFORMATION
The LACDA is currently absorbing all vouchers for families porting into Los Angeles County.
For Incoming Portability, the time stated on your voucher will be the same time issued by your initial housing authority. Meaning, that the LACDA voucher will expire on the same date as indicated on the voucher from your initial housing authority.
For Outgoing Portability, voucher extensions must be submitted in writing and will only be approved under extenuating circumstances.
PORTING IN - PROCESS
- Family Portability Information - Form HUD-52665
- Voucher - Form HUD-52646 (issue date must not be a future date)
- Family Report - Form HUD-50058 (Copy of the most recent)
- Copies of income verification listed on Family Report such as:
Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) Report (if available), and
Supporting Income Verifications matching the Family Report
- Family contact information, including a valid contact phone number and mailing address
The documents listed above may be sent sealed or secured to the LACDA via mail or email at the following:
Porting In Contact:
Portability Department
E-mail: portability@lacda.org
Phone: (626) 586-1660
Once the LACDA receives the appropriate documents from the initial housing authority, our staff will contact the voucher holder by phone to schedule a briefing - entrance interview.
All adult household members, age 18 or older, must attend. The LACDA voucher, Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA) and processing documents will be issued during the intake/briefing appointment. This process lasts approximately 2 1/2 hours. You will be required to remain in the briefing for its entirety. All required attendees MUST be on time for the briefing.
The following documents are required to port to Los Angeles County.
- Current valid photo identification
- Birth certificates for all household members 18 years of age and older
- INS documents for non-citizens
- Social Security cards for all household members
- Proof of household income and/or assets
- Proof of full-time student status for everyone 17 years of age and older
Photocopies of the first four items listed above will be acceptable; however, you may be required to present originals if there are questions about the authenticity of the documents.
Prior to searching for a home, voucher holders should review the LACDA's payment standards. The LACDA’s occupancy standard is based on two persons per bedroom, regardless of age or sex. Knowing the payment and occupancy standard will help guide your selection process.
The LACDA works in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center to provide a FREE rental listing service to voucher holders. At this time, the LACDA does not assist with security deposits. Click here to search for available rental properties.
Before visiting or contacting the LACDA, please allow the Portability Department to contact you via phone or mail.
Please keep in mind that you will be required to comply with the LACDA's policies and procedures. The LACDA’s policies will be reviewed in depth during your intake/briefing appointment.