Thinking of renting Section 8?

Thinking of renting Section 8? If so, is your property ready for the Section 8 inspection?

Here's an informative Section 8 inspection form from HUD to use as a guide: HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS (HQS) INSPECTION FORM. Of course, do your research before diving in as a Section 8 landlord... whole new set of rules if this is your first time.

Here's a quick cap of how the process works. Note the below info is from the Housing Authority of Fulton County's website (Atlanta area), so make sure you find your county and learn procedures for your particular area.

RENTING YOUR PROPERTY

1. The first step in becoming an HAFC landlord is to attend a landlord briefing. Check wtih your county for dates/times in your area.

2. Register and list your property with the Housing Authority in your area (usually there is an online form). Your property will be placed on a list of available units and listed according to bedroom size.

3. You as the landlord will interview and screen prospective families.

4. You as landlord will select a family based on your screening criteria and fair-housing law requirements.

5. You as landlord will complete the move-in paperwork and return it to the family.

6. The family submits the move-in paperwork to the Housing Authority office, and this information is forwarded to the Inspection Department.

7. You as landlord and the inspector will arrange the date and time of inspection.

8. Once the unit passes inspection and the move-in date is established, the you as landlord and the family will sign the lease and contract documents.

9. After all documents are signed, the family receives the keys to the unit.

10. Finally, the family moves into the unit. You as the landlord have sole responsibility for the management and maintenance of the unit from this point forward.

Good luck!

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