VAWA Emergency Transfer Plans and Required Forms

Ensure your property is fully compliant with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by understanding the essential requirements for Emergency Transfer Plans and the forms you must use. This targeted webinar will guide you through:

• How to develop and implement a VAWA-compliant Emergency Transfer Plan, including eligibility criteria, confidentiality protections, and transfer procedures.
• The required HUD forms for VAWA compliance:
  • HUD-5380: Notice of Occupancy Rights under VAWA
  • HUD-5381: Model Emergency Transfer Plan
  • HUD-5382: Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
  • HUD-5383: Emergency Transfer Request form
• What documentation can and cannot be requested from tenants seeking an emergency transfer, and the timelines for submitting required information.
• Best practices for handling emergency transfer requests, prioritizing safety, and maintaining confidentiality.

Who Should Attend?

This session is ideal for property managers, compliance staff, and anyone responsible for implementing VAWA Emergency Transfer Plans and processing related forms.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the core components of a compliant Emergency Transfer Plan
• Identify and correctly use all required HUD VAWA forms
• Know what documentation is necessary—and what is prohibited—when processing emergency transfer requests
• Ensure your policies protect survivors and meet all federal requirements