Portability

Moving Within Warren

Participants currently residing in Warren must remain in their unit for at least one year.  After that first year, you may apply to move.  If you owe money to the property owner or to WHA, your request to move will be denied. Please contact Warren Housing Authority to review Moving Procedures and requirements.

Moving Out Of Warren

Participants with a Housing Choice Voucher may port out (transfer) to any housing authority that administers the program throughout the United States or its territories; Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If you owe money to the property owner or to WHA, your request to move will be denied. Please contact Warren Housing Authority to review Moving Procedures and requirements.

Moving To Warren From Another Housing Authority

To begin the process, contact your current housing authority HCV Coordinator or Program Representative to notify them that you would like to transfer to Warren, Rhode Island.  They will inform you of the procedures you must complete to initiate the transfer. Their office will send your Portability Packet to Warren. Once received, you will be mailed a packet and a list of documentation required to complete your portability move-in.

2023 Payment Standards

Efficiency One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Bedroom
$1,172 $1,346 $1,620 $1,886 $2,329