How To Get the Ball Rolling With a Section 8 Applicant

[Thomas O'Donnell]

I have a section 8 voucher holder who is interested in renting my duplex. However, I have never gone through this process. If I were to move forward and actually screen them, how would I do so? Do I first send them an application, screen them and if everything checks out ask for the RTA packet (I think that is what it is called)? Can someone please try to explain how I should go about this process of screening them and getting all of the paperwork filed? I really have no idea where to really start with this but I do not mind renting to section 8 based on my area. I want to tell her okay, let's start the process but I'm not even sure how the process begins with a section 8 tenant as this would be my first. I do not mean to sound stupid or clueless, I just need some help with understanding the process. Thank you to whoever responds!

[Richard F.]

Aloha,

Usually the applicant will provide you with the packet from the caseworker, you complete it and the applicant takes it back to the caseworker. Then you will be contacted to schedule an inspection. For a preview of the inspection checklist and the contract you will ultimately be required to agree to and sign, check here:
https://www.hud.gov/program_of...