HUD HCV Guidebook § 5.2

Once the initial PHA contacts the receiving PHA to inquire whether the receiving PHA will bill or absorb, the
receiving PHA must60 respond by email or other confirmed delivery method to the initial PHA’s inquiry. If the
receiving PHA notifies the initial PHA that they will absorb the voucher, the receiving PHA cannot reverse its
decision at a later date without the initial PHA’s consent. This prevents placing a financial hardship on the
initial PHA and putting a family that has already terminated the lease, vacated their assisted unit, and moved
to the new jurisdiction at risk of losing their assistance.