Landlords
The Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA) and the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) welcome you as a property owner to the
section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program (HCV).
Understanding the HCV
The HCV Program uses federal funds to provide rental assistance to low income
families and individuals. Program participants find rental housing
that fits their family's needs in the private market. Each month the
Housing Authority pays a housing assistance payment (HAP) directly to the owner
while the family pays the balance of the rent due. The amount of HAP is
determined by the size of the family, the number of bedrooms in the unit, and
the family monthly adjusted income.
Leasing Procedures
If a program participant chooses one of your rental units, it is understood that
all agreements regarding day-to-day living will be between you and the
participating family.
| Step 1. |
Both the tenant and the owner complete the Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA)
form. The tenant will supply you with this form. |
| Step 2. |
The tenant or the landlord immediately returns the completed Request for
Tenancy Approval (RTA) form to the Housing Authority. |
| Step 3. |
The Housing Authority will contact the landlord to schedule an inspection. |
| Step 4. |
The Housing Authority compares your property to other like properties in the
area to determine if the rent you are requesting is reasonable. |
| Step 5. |
Once the property has passed inspection, the owner will provide the Housing
Authority with a copy of the lease (if the owner has no lease, PMHA has a model
lease that can be used) and will sign the Housing Assistance Payment contract. |
The Section 8 Program does not change the rights and responsibilities of
landlords according to the Ohio Tenant/Landlord Law.
Why Should I Rent to Section 8 Tenants?
• PMHA's share of the rent is sent directly to
you.
• We share known rental history to better
screen tenants.
• PMHA performs an annual inspection of the
unit.
• PMHA requires tenants to follow the rules of
the lease in order to retain their rental assistance.
• Tenant loss of income usually increases the
Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) the landlord receives.
• Tenants are responsible for repairs for
Section 8 HQS violations that were caused by the family.
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