Section 8 Portability refers to the option whereby a Section 8 participant who receives rental subsidy from one housing authority is allowed to move to the jurisdiction of another housing authority and still retain their voucher. A participant in good standing can transfer their Section 8 assistance to anywhere in the United States where there is an Agency administering the Section 8 program. Section 8 families who are currently residing in Fairfield County can request a portability transfer at any time, assuming the proper notification of the intent to vacate was given to the current landlord. A new voucher recipient who was not a Fairfield County resident at the time they were placed on the Waiting List must live in Fairfield County for at least one year before they can exercise the portability option.
Please Note:
FMHA will be closed Monday, April 1st, 2024 for staff training.
Upcoming Events
The Public is Welcome to Attend
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The Public is Welcome to Attend
Note: Dragonfly Dreams Housing, Inc. meetings immediately follow FMHA board meetings
See the full schedule on our Board of Commissioner's information page.
The Public is Welcome to Attend
See the full schedule on our Board of Commissioner's information page.
Announcements
FMHA Goes Paperless
FMHA has gone paperless with an online service called AssistanceCheck (AC). This service allows you to
Public Notice
PHAs are permitted to establish local preferences, and to give priority to serving families that meet those criteria. HUD specifically authorizes and places restrictions on certain types of local preferences. HUD also permits the