Section 8 Voucher Question

[Chris Fillingham]

I'm working to rent out my first Section 8 home in St. Louis. I've posted the house on GoSection8.com and gotten quite a bit of interest. In my portal, I'm able to look at "Prospects." There are two details I have questions about.

1. If they qualify for a 4 bedroom, but my property is a 3 bedroom, can I rent to them? Is there any downside?

2. The Information on the prospects page has a column for "Rent." I'm seeing anything from $850 to $1300. What does this number tell me? Is it the amount of subsidy they quality for? I can't find info on that.

Anyone know? @JenniferDonley?

[Jennifer Donley]

Originally posted by @Dena Puliatti:

The difference will be in the rent.  A tenant with a 3 bedroom voucher will only be able to have that amount set for that zip code covered by Section 8.  If you are willing to lower the rent, then you can rent it to that tenant.  If not, then hold out for a 4 bedroom voucher holder.  Always call the Housing Authority to let them know you've got a property available.  The receptionist will pass this to the case workers, and they will tell their clients.

 I think he means the opposite - he has a 3 bedroom house and is asking if he can rent to someone with a 4 bedroom voucher.  No impact to rent in this situation.

Chris, if I've got it wrong and you've got a 4 bedroom house, then taking someone with a 3 bedroom voucher will lower the amount of rent receive.