If I am moving into government-assisted housing in a different city or county, can my current Public Housing Authority (PHA) share my criminal history records with the new PHA where I am applying?

Most likely, yes. Your current PHA is encouraged (but not required) to send criminal background check information about you to the new PHA.[1299]

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    HUD, Voucher Program Guidebook, Housing Choice, HUD Handbook 7420.10G, ¶ 13.4 (Apr. 2001).