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MHA is looking to recruit more landlords to participate in the HCV / Section 8 program. There are many advantages to being a Section 8 landlord, and you will be helping provide good, quality, affordable housing choices to families in need.
The Montgomery Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides assistance for low income families in the private rental market through the Housing Assistance Payments Program. Rental Voucher holders select a unit from the private rental market, and are provided rental assistance -- making market-rate housing affordable. Program participants normally pay no more than 30% of monthly adjusted income towards rent and utilities. The Housing Assistance Payment subsidizes the balance of the rent to the property owner.
Call the MHA Section 8 division at (334) 206-7134, to have your property placed on our list of available units. Once your property is listed, you may also advertise your units with the phrase, "Will accept Housing Choice Voucher." Participating families look for those listings when selecting a property.
Click Here to List your Property on the GoSection8.com Website
Click Here to Download Landlord Request Form If you would like to include your property on our listing and help provide decent housing for families in need, please mail this request form to:
Montgomery Housing Authority Section 8 Division 1070 Bell Street Montgomery, AL 36104
Or Fax to (334) 206-7150
Landlord's Rights & Responsibilities Maintain property in good condition. Complete repairs within a reasonable amount of time upon request by the housing authority or tenant, 24-hours for emergencies. The amount of time that is considered reasonable depends on the nature of the problem.
Set reasonable rules about use of unit and common areas.
Do not enter a unit without tenant's permission and proper notice except for emergencies or tenant requested repairs.
Collect appropriate security deposit as directed under the program and use it only as directed by state law.
Comply with equal opportunity requirements.
Enforce tenant obligations under the lease. Expect your tenant to: - Pay rent on time - Keep unit clean - Avoid illegal activity - Permit access for repairs - Avoid damage to property - Refrain from disturbing others - Allow only those occupants on the lease to reside in the unit
Comply with terms and conditions of lease and HAP contract.
Take action through Magistrate's Court to evict when tenant violates the lease.
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Common Questions:
Can I collect a security deposit? Yes. The Housing Authority prohibits security deposits in excess of private practice, or in ixcess of amounts charged by the owner to unassisted tenants.
What is the Term of the Lease and Contract? After one year, the lease is renewed for a specified time period (i.e. month-to-month, six months, etc.). The tenant may vacate with a notice after the term of the lease expires. If the tenant remains in the unit, the tenant is recertified for eligibility and the unit is inspected for HQS annually, at which time the landlord may request an annual adjustment rent increase which must be approved by the Housing Authority. This request must be submitted in writing to the Housing Authority and tenant 60 days prior to renewal.
Steps to Take When a Voucher Holder is Interested in Your Unit
Landlord Screens Tenants Screen prospective tenants carefully to insure you are making a good selection. We can only certify to you their income eligibility for the program. You may use any or all of the following screening procedures: · Credit check · Criminal check · Landlord references · Home visits We encourage all of the above screening methods as long as you do no discriminate based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, country of birth, handicap or familial status. The prohibition against discrimination based on familial status makes it illegal, in most cases, to refuse to allow children to live in a residential unit.
Request Tenancy Approval When you have selected a tenant, he/she will have a "Request for Tenancy Approval" form for you to complete. When the tenant submits the completed form to our office, a housing representative will contact you to schedule an inspection.
Inspections and Rent The unit will be inspected to insure that it meets HUD Housing Quality Standards. You will also be mailed a copy of the inspection repair list, if applicable.
Lease and Contract After unit passes inspection and the rent has been approved, the landlord and tenant enter into a lease for an initial term of one year. The Housing Authority and the landlord sign a Housing Assistance Payment Contract through which the rent is assisted on behalf of the tenant.
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