Benefits for HCV Landlords
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) can help you achieve your goals as a landlord while providing housing opportunities to low-income individuals and families in Lake County.
With the Housing Choice Voucher Program:
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Payments from LMHA will be directly deposited into your bank account typically on the first business day of the month.
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LMHA provides inspection services to a participating landlord to ensure the property meets HUD standards of housing quality. A successful inspection documents that a property is considered to be a safe place to live and in decent and sanitary condition when rented to an HCV (Section 8) participant.
- A criminal background screening from the local court databases is completed for each applicant.
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List your rental property for Housing Choice Voucher holders at http://www.GoSection8.com for free online registration or by calling 1-866-466-7328.
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Instructions for HCV Landlords
When you have a prospective tenant who is receiving help from the Housing Choice Voucher Program, LMHA will begin the process which includes two major activities:
- Inspecting the unit to ensure it satisfies HUD Housing Quality Standards.
- The rent you propose to charge is comparable to similar properties in your community.
Once these two activities are successfully completed, LMHA enters into a contract with you and
you enter into a lease with the tenant. Payments may begin as soon as the first day of the month.
Forms Required from Landlord:
- The Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) form must be completed along with a voided check and returned to our office.
- A W-9 form must be completed and returned to our office. The form may be emailed, faxed or mailed to our office.
- Proof of ownership is required for all HCV properties.
Additional Landlord Forms:
- A Landlord Change of address form must be completed and returned to our office in order to update changes. This form must be signed, dated and may be submitted to LMHA by mail, fax or email.
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