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Actually, you're not renting it to section 8. You are renting to attendant and are willing to accept section 8 voucher, now known as Housing Choice Voucher, a relatively easy process.
When a voucher holder presents to you a voucher, it guarantees that the federal government, through the local Housing Authority, will pay a portion of your tenant's rent. The portion that it pays is called the Housing Assistance Payment, or HAP. The tenant will still all you his share of the rent, which you must collect. You also have the right to institute your normal procedure in tenant selection. The fact that the tenant has a section 8 voucher may or may not necessarily make him a good tenant, although you can rest assure that the tenant went through a thorough screening process before he was issued the voucher. You still have the right to follow your states guideline in collecting security deposits, first, and last month's rent, if that is what your normal policy is. In South Carolina the security deposit may not exceed one month's rent.
You also have the right to evict your tenant if he is not paying his share of the rent. And you have the right to charge late fees if that is your normal policy. But, even if your state allows otherwise, all evictions must be by judicial action. However, this will kick your tenant out of the program for at least five years.
Finally, the dwelling must meet housing quality standards. For example every bedroom must be at least 75 ft.² and have a bedroom window which must be able to be escaped from in case of a fire; every bathroom must have an exhaust fan or a window; the bathroom must be private with an opening and closing door. There are many other requirements, so you will probably need to consult with your local Housing Authority for more details about their rules.
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∙ 15y agoCall your local housing authority that is associated with HUD. It should be in the government pages of your phone book.
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∙ 14y agoTHis website may prove more helpful than simply a long list - See: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/
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Will section 8 let you rent to a relative?
The Section 8 Voucher housing program helps low income families to pay their rent. Section 8 will not allow a person to rent to any relative.
What are the rent limits for Section 8?
Rent boys are not allowed in Sections 8
You live in your home and want to rent 2 rooms to section 8 tenants Can you do this?
I don't believe that a Section 8 voucher can be used to rent a room.
Can you rent a 3 bedroom unit with a one bedroom section 8 voucher?
Generally, your voucher is for the dwelling of the number of bedrooms specified on it. So the payment standard set by the Housing Authority is going to be based on the number of bedrooms you are qualified to get under the voucher. If you want a dwelling with an extra bedroom the dwelling rent must be equal to or lower than the rent of the dwelling of the bedroom number specified. Additionally, the Housing Authority will determine your affordability of that dwelling based on utility allowance.
Do you need section eight to get an apartment?
Section Aid??!! Are you talking about Section 8? If you can afford to rent an apartment (your rent, electricity and other utilities essential for the apartment should be no more than 30 percent of your income), then you don't need Section 8, otherwise yes. Section 8 isn't required normally to rent an apartment, and the reality is that most people who rent an apartment don't meet the affordability test yet they still rent it.
Where can I find section 8 home for rent in my state?
www.hud.gov will help you find section 8 housing in your area.
How do I go about listing my house for rent as a section 8 house?
You can find listing for rent as a section 8 house at www.massresources.org › Housing Programs. Another good site is www.rentspeed.com
Are all section 8 homes for rent advertised in local papers?
It's hard to find a lot of homes for rent on Section 8. You will mostly see a lot of apartments available for Section 8 renters. You can find listings in newspapers and online.
Can anyone rent a section 8 listing?
As long as they are low income then they can get low housing. Section 8 no anyone can't rent a section 8 listing. You have to apply for it and have kids I do believe. At least here in Kentucky that's the way they say IR is
Can a section 8 landlord rent rooms to a section 8 tenant and a non section 8 tenant in the same house?
Section 8 usually does not allow renting out of rooms within the same house.
Can you rent a home being 63 and with low income?
Can I being 63 and on section 8 rent a home?
How does section 8 work?
Section 8 is a program that helps low income individuals rent homes. The program pays landlords a portion of the rent and the family pays a percentage based on their income.
