Transferring (porting-out) a Section 8 voucher from Carlsbad to another jurisdiction

• A written 30-day notice must be given to the owner/agent of the tenant's current rental unit and a copy given to the Housing Agency;
• Those in a lease must obtain the owner’s written permission to break the lease.  Both the tenant and owner must sign a Mutual Rescission of Lease Agreement and submit the form to the tenant's Housing Specialist;
• Complete the Request to Utilize Portability form identifying the new Housing Agency’s information and a contact person.  The Housing Agency’s information can be found at HUD.  This form must be submitted to the tenant's Housing Specialist;
• Any money that is owed to this or any housing agency must be resolved before the tenant moves;
• Tenants must contact their Housing Specialist to confirm that all required documentation is completed.
• Some housing agencies will not accept paperwork from the city's office if the tenant has less than 30 days left on his or her voucher
• Please review the Utility Allowance Chart for payment standards.

NOTE:  Each housing agency sets its own payment and occupancy standards.  Be aware that tenants may not be funded with the same bedroom size at the new agency.  Be sure to check with them before securing a rental unit.

Transferring (Porting-in) from other areas

We are not absorbing transfers at this time. 

The jurisdiction of Carlsbad includes La Costa (zip codes 9008, 92009, 92010 and 92011).  For other areas in San Diego county, you must contact the housing agency directly.

Every Monday morning, we provide an updated rental listing to assist people in their search.  There you will find the occupancy standards, bedroom assignment policy and the payment standards.

DO NOT have your paperwork transferred to our office until you have secured a place to live within the city limits of Carlsbad.  We will accept your portability paperwork by fax or mail with attention to Portability.