Section 8 Housing for Landlords & Tenants - The Pros & Cons of Section 8 Housing

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A landlord is responsible for following the law. If a landlord is renting to Section 8 tenants, the landlord must still follow the statewide landlord-tenant law but must also follow additional rules placed on them by the Section 8 program.
When you rent to a Section 8 tenant, you will have to deal with frequent inspections of your property. Your local Public Housing Authority will send a Section 8 inspector to your property once a year. This inspection must be done even if there has been no tenant turnover.
Are you Required to Accept Section 8 Tenants?
Some landlords rent to Section 8 tenants by choice, and others do not have a choice. Certain states, such as Massachusetts, require that all landlords accept Section 8 tenants. You need to know if this is a requirement in your state so that you are not accused of violating the law if you refuse to rent to tenants with these vouchers.
Section 8 Tenant Applications
Although some states do require that landlords accept Section 8 tenants, a landlord does not have to accept every Section 8 tenant. A Section 8 tenant is still subject to the same qualifying standards as non-Section 8 tenants. The Section 8 office conducts a very basic background check on all Section 8 applicants.
Their screening focuses on a tenant’s income level, which will not be the biggest concern for you, as most of the rent will be paid by the Public Housing Agency. A landlord should always conduct the same background and credit check on Section 8 tenants that they conduct on non-Section 8 tenants. These checks help you uncover issues, such as a criminal history or a history of frequent moving.
Section 8 Housing Approval
A Section 8 tenant cannot live in your property until your property is approved by the Section 8 office. The first step in this approval process is to submit a Request for Approval of the Tenancy Form. A sample form can be viewed on the HUD website. The form requests basic information including:
1. The Address of the Property
2. Anticipated Lease Start Date
3. Proposed Rent
4. Included Utilities
5. The form must be signed and dated by both you and the tenant.
6. Pass Housing Quality Standards Inspection/Pass Yearly Inspections
The Request for Approval Form is the first step in getting your property approved for a Section 8 tenant. The real test is the Housing Quality Inspection. This inspection will determine if your unit meets the minimum housing standards set by HUD and by the local public housing authority. If the unit does not comply with any item on their list of performance standards, the problem must be fixed within a set time frame. The unit must then be re-inspected before it can be approved for a Section 8 move-in.
Section 8 will perform an inspection once a year, usually when the tenant’s lease is up for renewal. Even if the unit has passed the first Section 8 inspection, it must pass this yearly inspection for the tenant to continue living in the property. If any items fail the inspection, they must be remedied, or the housing authority may declare that the unit is unfit for the Section 8 tenant.
The inspector is making sure your unit meets HUD’s Housing Quality Standards. There are 13 areas the inspector will look at to determine if the unit meets HUD’s safety and health standards. These areas include sanitary system, lead-based paint, water supply, electrical and smoke detectors.
The Section 8 program has very strict standards, so it is not unusual to fail a Section 8 inspection. If you do fail the inspection, you will be given a list of items that need to be fixed. Once you fix all items on the list, you can schedule a re-inspection with the Section 8 office. They will once again send the inspector to determine if all issues have been fixed
Security Deposit and Rent.
Section 8 pays most of the tenant’s rent, but it does not pay all of it. Section 8 does not pay a tenant’s security deposit. The landlord is responsible for collecting this deposit directly from the tenant or from another agency which has agreed to pay the deposit for the tenant.
Also, the tenant may be responsible for paying a portion of the monthly rent. The amount they will pay will depend on their income. For example, if the rent is $1000 a month, the tenant may be responsible for paying $50. This portion must be paid directly to you by the tenant, so it is your responsibility to make sure you receive it.

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[@natashabrown6147]

Hello Do you happen to have an email I have an issue with section 8 in the state of VA and I would like to explain my problem in private to maybe see if you could shed some light on my situation. Thank You!!

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[@danahoward759]

Loved how real and open you were about the dealings with clients and potential tenants...I definitely will be tuning in for more

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[@arinyakhamphoumy8706]

This is great information. It's a space I'm looking to get into.

[@Section8Consulting]

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[@francyneferraro1089]

Landlord allowed to raise low income rent. I pay 6,50.,00. Now new people it’s 800, a m so I went to Hed. Was told yes on a list. Who can pay 200 more.

[@Section8Consulting]

They cant raise rent without notice.

[@jennifermarieethemoneysaver]

And rent cant go up more than 3% after lease ends. At least in NYS.

[@jamescarter8821]

I recently got my housing choice voucher in Denton County Texas. I am moving to a 55+ community. Not all units are section 8 but besides an age requirement there is income restriction that one must be at or below. I was told that my rent is 30% of gross income. The property is a tax credit property. Meaning the recieve a Property tax credit. I get SSDI. I understand rent can go up if my check goes up. But if my check stays the same each year, can landlord still increase the rent each year. I will be moving in March 1, 2021.

[@Section8Consulting]

Stay away from tax credit properties they always hike the rent up .If you have HCV voucher just find normal property on www.gosection8.com/

[@francyneferraro1089]

Florida. A place where landlords. Are taking all seniors. A TWO. Hundred raise. Me I’m getting out.

[@pamelalenski9810]

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[@joedonzi9552]

Hi Cyber Mix , I am also wondering about renters and the impact of mandatory "stay at home restrictions"? I have heard that 35% of renters in general were not able or willing to pay April rent and now May rent is coming due. Please make a video dedicated to this subject. I am located in Miami FL but this question is applicable to all areas of the U.S. Thanks for your videos.

[@Section8Consulting]

That number is growing much bigger each week and the fallout will be pretty big unless government starts sending monthly payments.I will make a video soon but I've not been feeling to great myself .If you have specific questions I can help you now, with please let me know..

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@@Section8Consulting ".I will make a video soon but I've not been feeling to great myself." Hey Mr. Mix, Very sorry to hear that you are under the weather. Vitamin D is freely available from exposing some skin to the mid day sunshine. 20 minutes is all you need. Please search Vitamin D / Sunshine on youtube and learn why big pharma is trying to keep this valuable health advice secret. I wish you well and look forward to binging on many of your other vids. Warmest regards from sunny Miami. joey D.

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Thank you

[@solino93]

Great video. Please tell me a little something for Bridgeport. Is smoking allowed on a section property ? How bout a pit bull? I was looking at a property, I noticed the tenant was smoking in the house and the son had a dog. If I acquire this property, can I have the dog removed and prevent the tenant from smoking inside the apartment? Also the rent is below market for the area, how do I go about getting the rents where they need to be. 1st time section owner & owner occupied.

[@Section8Consulting]

You can't control the smoking but you can control the deposit and cleaning bill , just make sure they know when they light up it will 2000.00 cigarette.If there is no pets in the lease then offer them a eviction plus damages or they get rid of the pet,very simple .If you talk with HUD at there office they will tell you the max you list the property for then you just add 20% to that.

[@solino93]

Thank you

[@solino93]

Can you please provide a contractor info. Trustworthy & honest. I need a basement renovated and a possibly a bathroom on the 3rd floor.

[@Section8Consulting]

@@solino93 I don't have any information on contractors sorry.

[@solino93]

Thank you

[@shelleygreyrealtor]

Do you have a preference for purchasing condos/townhomes vs single family homes, specifically for Section 8 investing?

[@Section8Consulting]

Condos offer a better return on investment and your section 8 client are more likey to have most there rent cover by the government vs a house that would require a higher qualitifed renter, but less gov payment ,meaning you take on more payment risk.

[@shelleygreyrealtor]

@@Section8Consulting Thank you, so much for answering so quickly. I really appreciate that. I am really starting to love this program. I really wish I would have started this sooner.

[@Section8Consulting]

Your welcome and I hope successful in your endeavors.

[@shelleygreyrealtor]

@@Section8Consulting thanks, you too!

[@89japc]

Hi i have questions for you. I’m thinking of buying my first duplex property house in Los Angeles and I want to rent it to ppl in section 8 program . How soon after buying my first property can I start excepting section 8 applications and how long those process takes for the government start paying me.

[@Section8Consulting]

If you start meeting the requirements now 0-14 days. If you wait or don't know what to do, it could be months.

[@samanthasalinas1743]

I am on section 8 in Sacramento And I gave a holding deposit to a section 8 landlord because I passed the application and credit check process and now we are in the process of waiting for section 8 to inspect the unit but what if I don’t Qualify for the unit can I get my holding deposit back. My voucher is for a two bedroom.

[@Section8Consulting]

You will get your deposit back by law ,however the application fee is may not be refundable.

[@samanthasalinas1743]

Cyber Mixologist but we signed paper for the holding deposit

[@Section8Consulting]

@@samanthasalinas1743 What did the paper say?

[@samanthasalinas1743]

Cyber Mixologist basically said I Forfeited the holding deposit.

[@samanthasalinas1743]

The holding deposit is till 4/15/2020 I was hoping section 8 would move me in by then because I signed paperwork on the 1st. I know the holding Deposit is not going towards my security deposit but what is section 8 doesn’t come through until after the 15th. I

[@pamelalenski9810]

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Smoke damage before you get there

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