HCV Participants: New Members & Moving Assistance

Adding a New Member

DCA will not approve the addition of an adult except under consideration for reasonable accommodation, marriage, or court awarded custody. Adults added under these circumstances are still subject to meeting DCA’s eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.

​Moving with Assistance

Program participants may not move within the first year of the initial lease term or make more than one elective move during a 12-month period. This applies to moves within DCA’s jurisdiction or outside it under portability.  Any time after the first year a written notice must be given to the landlord (with a copy to DCA) stating the intention to move to a new unit.  Since the lease agreement is between the participant and the owner, the terms of the lease as to when the participant can move will apply.  DCA has created a listing of rent amounts which can be used as a tool to help participants find an affordable unit.  The rent amounts are based on all utilities being paid by the family and no income in the household.  Please note, these amounts are estimates only and should not be considered final figures.