Updated VAWA Forms Now Available

HUD has updated the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) forms.

These forms are designed to handle transfers, certification of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking. Additionally, these forms provide notice of rights and responsibilities to residents and housing providers. These forms now expire on January 31, 2028.

The forms that have been updated include:

• HUD-5380 Notice of Occupancy Rights Under the Violence Against Women Act
• HUD-5381 Model Emergency Transfer Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
• HUD-5382 Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking, and Alternate Documentation
• HUD-5383 Emergency Transfer Request for Certain Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
• HUD-5384 – VAWA Emergency Transfer Data Collection Form

Additional guidance is expected from HUD soon regarding implementation of these new forms. The previous forms have been removed from HUD's website.