VAWA Emergency Transfer Template

Emergency Transfer Policy Template for VAWA Compliance Draft your HUD-required Emergency Transfer Plan in minutes — not days. A done-for-you policy template designed for housing providers, property managers, and public housing authorities who must comply with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and HUD’s Emergency Transfer Plan requirements. Comes with clear instructions, customizable language, and everything you need to stay compliant, protect tenants, and reduce legal risk. Why You Need This Template Under HUD’s VAWA regulations (24 CFR Part 5, Subpart L), all covered housing providers must adopt and implement an Emergency Transfer Plan that: - Allows victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to request an emergency transfer to another safe unit.- Describes the eligibility, documentation, and confidentiality rules.- Distinguishes between internal and external transfers.- Is made available to tenants and staff upon request.Failing to maintain a compl