HCV Portability Coordinator

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full-time regular full-time housing nashville, tn, us

2 days ago requisition

salary range: $61,544.00 to $67,078.00 annually

open date: october 8, 2026

close date: october 23, 2026

metropolitan development and housing agency (mdha)

hcv portability coordinator

coordinate housing assistance across jurisdictions. Support families. Keep portability moving.

position snapshot

employment type: full-time regular

department: rental assistance

salary range: $61,544-$67,078

at mdha, our work is about more than housing. It's about people, neighborhoods and the city we call home.

today, mdha houses approximately 30,000 nashvillians, primarily through more than 8,000 section 8 vouchers and nearly 7,000 apartments at more than 40 properties.

but mdha is more than a housing authority for nashville and davidson county. We also administer federally funded community development programs on behalf of the city and serve as the redevelopment arm of nashville.

when you join mdha, you become part of a team of nearly 300 dedicated employees whose work has a direct impact on the people we serve, the neighborhoods and communities we support, and the growth and development of nashville.

mdha is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable hcv portability coordinator to administer and oversee portability activities for the housing choice voucher program.

this role is responsible for coordinating the transfer of voucher assistance between public housing agencies (phas) and ensuring portability cases are processed accurately and in accordance with federal regulations established by the u.s. Department of housing and urban development (hud) and mdha policies.

the hcv portability coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for portability matters, working closely with other phas, mdha staff and program participants to facilitate timely processing, accurate documentation, appropriate billing and effective communication throughout the portability process.

this position requires strong organization, attention to detail, customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines while maintaining compliance with hud requirements.

minimum qualifications

• experience working with the housing choice voucher program, rental assistance, affordable housing or a related housing program.
• knowledge of housing choice voucher portability processes and applicable hud requirements.
• knowledge of federal regulations, agency policies and procedures related to housing choice voucher administration.
• strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines and priorities.
• strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with phas, program participants and internal staff.
• strong attention to detail and the ability to review documents and identify discrepancies or missing information.
• ability to maintain accurate, complete and audit-ready records.
• ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and follow established policies and procedures.
• strong customer service skills and the ability to explain program requirements, procedures and timelines clearly to participants.

preferred experience

• experience processing incoming and outgoing portability cases.
• experience working directly with other public housing agencies regarding portability matters.
• experience with hud forms and documentation related to portability, including the hud-52665 family portability information form.
• experience with portability billing, reimbursements or financial reconciliation between…