Prospective Landlords

You may be unsure about what it means or entails to be a landlord of tenants with a Housing Choice Voucher so we have gathered some information for you to  see how easy and beneficial your support can be. 

1. You may be interested in starting with this informational sheet about the Housing Choice Voucher program. This information will give you a high level overview of the roles and responsibilities of the landlord, tenant, and the housing authority.
2. There are often misconceptions about tenants who are using a voucher, this myth busting info sheet may help you better understand the facts and benefits of renting to a person or family that is using a voucher.
3. Lastly, there are Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections of the unit to ensure that it meets health and safety standards set forth by HUD. This document summarizes the most common items that would cause a rental to not pass this inspection. You may find it helpful to look over as you consider your available rentals.