Easier Transfer of Housing Vouchers (Section 8) Across Jurisdictions.
This Act aims to simplify the process for families using Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) to move to a different jurisdiction without losing their assistance. The original housing agency must continue funding the voucher in the new location unless the cost of rental assistance increases by more than 10% compared to the previous area. This change enhances residential mobility for housing assistance recipients.
Key points
Housing agencies must continue funding Section 8 vouchers even if the family moves outside the agency's original service area.
The requirement to continue funding ceases only if the cost of assistance in the new location exceeds the cost in the previous location by more than 10%.
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