Portability
One of the advantages of the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Program is an eligible family’s ability to transfer housing assistance from one area to another, also called portability. HASLO offers guidance for other housing authorities and participants who want to transfer their voucher to San Luis Obispo County.
Portability Guidance for Other Housing Authorities
HASLO is currently administering incoming ports.
When mailing a portability packet, please include verification that your agency has submitted an Action 5 Portability Move Out (provided that they are not a new Admission). This is required in an effort to reduce/eliminate PIC errors.
24 CFR 982.355(c)(4) requires the initial PHA to provide the receiving PHA with the most recent form HUD-50058 and related verification information. Related verification information includes the family’s income report from the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system.
80% of the Admin Fee for the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo County is $90.74 effective June 1, 2024.
Email: Portability@HASLO.org
Portability Guidance for Participants
If you are currently a Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 participant in another Housing Authority’s jurisdiction, you may transfer to San Luis Obispo County. Please advise your current Housing Authority that HASLO is currently administering incoming portability transfers.
Our current Payment Standards have been in effect since October 1, 2022:
1 Bedroom $1,800
2 Bedroom $2,400
3 Bedroom $3,000
4 Bedroom $3,600
Please have your Housing Authority submit the required information to Portability@HASLO.org; both message and attachments must be encrypted.
You may also mail to the following address:
HASLO
Attn: Portability /Intake Department
P.O. Box 1289
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406