Section 8 Housing Information for Current and Prospective Landlords
Landlords in the Housing Choice Voucher program, commonly called Section 8, provide families with a healthy, safe, affordable place to live. The dwelling unit must pass Housing Quality Standards and be maintained up to those standards as long as the owner receives housing assistance payments. In addition, the landlord is expected to provide the services agreed to as part of the lease signed with the tenant and the contract signed with OHFA.
ASSISTANCE CONNECT PORTAL
Prepare for your next inspection by downloading and printing OHFA's Inspection Summary Checklist.
RENT ESTIMATE CALCULATOR
RENTING TO A HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PARTICIPANT
- Landlords screen voucher-holders just as they would any other prospective tenant.
- Rent requested must be reasonable as compared to similar unassisted units.
- Units must pass Housing Quality Standards inspections
- Comply with the terms of the Housing Assistance Payment Contract and applicable regulations.
- Enforce their lease, ensure the unit continues to comply with HQS requirements, and collect the tenant’s portion of rent.
- Indicate in the advertising of the property that Section 8 vouchers are accepted.
U.S. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDANCE
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers guidance for Housing Choice Voucher landlords.
Landlord Guidance
Inspection Summary Checklist
HUD Inspection Checklist 52580-A
Housing Quality Standards
Enterprise Income Verification Information
Rental Housing Discrimination
Is Fraud Worth It?
Income Limits
Landlord Tenant Act
Lead Based Paint Prevention
Payment Standards
Residential Characteristics
Utility Charts
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Guidance
VAWA Certification Form
Voucher Sample
W-9
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Kenneth Love, Field Operations Manager
(405) 419-8268
Quinton Germany, Field Operations Supervisor
(405) 419-8230