HUD HCV Guidebook § 5.11.1
Receiving PHA Fails to Send Updated HUD-50058 on Time (HUD HCV Guidebook)
Operative Text
If the receiving PHA fails to send the updated form HUD-50058 on time, the initial PHA must81 continue paying
the receiving PHA based on the last Form HUD-50058 received, unless instructed otherwise by HUD. Initial
PHAs make a first attempt at resolving any late submissions of the updated form 50058 with the receiving
PHA. If such attempts fail to result in a resolution, initial PHAs may seek assistance from their local PIH field
office. If assistance from the local PIH field office also fails to result in a resolution, the initial PHA may seek
absorption of the vouchers in question by following the steps below. PHAs are reminded to document all
communications between agencies and to retain a record of all transactions between PHAs.
If the vouchers are to be absorbed by the receiving PHA, the billing arrangement on behalf of the family or
families in question ceases at the end of the month on the date of the local PIH field office letter. For example,
if the local PIH field office letter is dated June 15, the billing arrangement ends June 30. The initial PHA
continues to be responsible for any outstanding payments due to the receiving PHA.
HUD may in certain instances require the initial PHA to honor a late submission of the reexamination
documents (such as where the receiving PHA does not have the funds to support the voucher and the family
would be terminated if the initial PHA refused to accept the late billing). In such a case HUD may take action to
address the receiving PHA’s failure to submit the notification in a timely manner, which may include reducing
the receiving PHA’s administrative fee.
Requesting absorption for failure to submit the updated form 50058:
Initial PHA sends memorandum to their PIH Field Office Director (after attempts at resolution, as described in
preceding paragraph, have failed)
• The memorandum must82 include a copy of the initial notification and any subsequent
correspondence between the PHAs on the matter.
• A copy must83 be sent to the receiving PHA.
The initial PHA’s local PIH field office will notify the local PIH field office with jurisdiction over the receiving
PHA.
• Occurs 15 within business days after notification to the PIH Field Office Director
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The receiving PHA responds and provides supporting documentation if contesting
• Occurs within 15 business days of receiving request from PIH Field Office Director
Initial PHA’s field office sends approval or denial letter to initial and receiving PHAs
• Occurs within 15 business days of the receiving PHA’s deadline to respond to PIH Field Office memo
• A copy of the letter will be sent to the receiving PHA’s PIH Field Office.
• Both PIH field offices will work together in making a final determination. If the two PIH field offices
cannot agree on a decision, they will contact their respective regional director(s) for resolution.HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook § 5.11.1 establishes what happens when a receiving Public Housing Authority (PHA) fails to submit an updated Form HUD-50058 on time during a portability move. The initial PHA must continue paying the receiving PHA based on the last form received, while following a structured escalation process—first attempting direct resolution, then seeking help from the local PIH field office, and finally requesting voucher absorption if earlier steps fail. HUD retains authority to require acceptance of late submissions in certain circumstances, and may reduce the receiving PHA's administrative fee as a consequence of untimely filing. All inter-agency communications and transactions must be documented and retained throughout this process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a housing provider participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program, § 5.11.1 of the HUD Guidebook primarily governs PHA-to-PHA administrative responsibilities rather than direct landlord obligations. However, compliant operators generally stay informed about the portability billing status of any voucher-assisted tenants, since disruptions in the billing arrangement between PHAs can affect housing assistance payments. Landlords who notice payment irregularities related to a ported voucher may benefit from contacting the relevant PHA to understand whether a Form HUD-50058 dispute or absorption process under § 5.11.1 is affecting the payment timeline.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook § 5.11.1, tenants who have moved under portability are protected from losing their housing assistance solely because of an administrative failure by the receiving PHA to submit updated paperwork on time. HUD can require the initial PHA to honor late submissions in situations where a family would otherwise face termination of assistance, which reflects a protection built into this provision for voucher holders. Tenants who believe their assistance may be at risk due to a billing dispute between PHAs can reach out to either PHA involved, contact their local HUD PIH field office, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with the Housing Choice Voucher program for general information about their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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