I’m considering renting my house to section 8 tenants. Does anyone know how long it would take to navigate the red tapes to be “approved” as a section 8 landlord ?
It shouldn’t take long but it is a ‘govt’ program.
depends on their workload etc…
There usually is an initial property inspection and they may require some repairs to approve the home. Safety & habitability concerns.
In some cases you can get above market rent.
The tenant is usually approved for $XXX from section 8 and the tenant is responsible for paying you the difference.
Make sure that the Section 8 portion gets sent directly to YOU, never to the tenant.
Section 8 tenants may have a specific case worker who you can call directly and ask any concerns that you have.
I’ve had some great Section 8 tenants.
They have to behave to continue to receive assistance.
If it turns out to be a long term tenant, you will probably have an inspection once a year
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