Section 8 and Minimum Income

[Jorge R.]

In renting to Section 8 tenants, what should be considered as it relates to minimum income vs. monthly rent? 

What else should I be asking in the application process for S8 applicants?

[Patti Robertson]

I do care about income, and require my SEC 8 applicants to have some.  If they don't have income, they will not get approved for the highest possible rent for the bedroom size.  I want to see at least one times the rent amount in income, or at least close to it.  So many times SEC 8 tenants are "between jobs" when they apply.  I won't accept them.  They have to be earning income that is reported to SEC 8 at the time they apply so their income can be calculated in the affordability test.