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The Daytona Beach Housing Authority (DBHA) is not absorbing vouchers. We are billing only for portability cases. If you are interested in moving to the Daytona Beach area using your Housing Choice Voucher, you must first contact your current Housing Authority and request to “Port Out.” Information to Provide to Your Current Caseworker Please give your current Housing Authority the following contact information so they can submit your portability request to DBHA: Daytona Beach Housing Authority211 N. Ridgewood AveDaytona Beach, FL 32114 Email: Phone: 386-253-5653 _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What Happens Next Once DBHA receives your portability documents, you will receive either an email or a phone call confirming receipt of your paperwork and providing an appointment notice to attend a mandatory portability briefing. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Documents Required From the Initial Housing Authority Your current Housing Authority must send the complete portability file to DBHA, including: DBHA will contact the voucher holder within 10–14 business days after receiving a complete file. Please ensure all information submitted is current and accurate. ⚠️ DBHA will not make any changes to family composition until after lease-up. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ After Lease-Up Once the voucher holder: DBHA will notify the initial Housing Authority. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What Is Portability? Portability in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows a family to transfer (“port”) their rental assistance to a location outside the jurisdiction of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) that originally issued the voucher (the initial PHA). The PHA that administers your assistance in the new location is called the receiving PHA. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jurisdiction & Service Area The Daytona Beach Housing Authority (DBHA) administers Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance only within the following cities and areas: ⚠️ Important: DBHA does not administer vouchers outside of these areas. Voucher holders should confirm that any unit they are considering is located within DBHA’s jurisdiction before entering into a lease or rental agreement. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Portability FAQs – Daytona Beach Housing Authority (DBHA) What happens after I lease a unit in Daytona Beach? Once you sign a lease in Daytona Beach and a Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contract is executed, DBHA will notify your initial Housing Authority. DBHA will continue billing your initial Housing Authority for your assistance. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do I need to research the area before moving? Yes. Families are strongly encouraged to research employment opportunities, childcare, cost of living, rental rates, schools, and neighborhood safety before relocating. You should also consider whether you have sufficient financial resources and support during the transition period. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ How much voucher search time do I need? You must have at least 45–60 days of search time remaining on your voucher when porting. DBHA will not add household members when you first arrive. Any household changes must be completed with your current Housing Authority prior to porting. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do I need temporary housing when I arrive? Yes. You should be prepared to secure temporary housing for 45–60 days while searching for a unit. Delays may occur due to unit availability, affordability, inspections, security deposits, transportation, or landlord participation. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Does DBHA provide security deposit assistance? No. DBHA does not provide security deposit assistance. Voucher holders are responsible for paying any required security deposit directly to the owner. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What if I move into a unit before it passes inspection? If you move into a unit before it passes inspection, DBHA cannot begin assistance payments until the unit passes. You will be responsible for any rent owed to the owner before approval.