How to politely turn down section 8

[Peter Morgan]

Hello

I am getting inquiries from section 8 tenants

How can I politely turn down? I don’t even have any permissions to rent to section8 tenants.Appreciate your inputs

Thanks

[Melissa Uppelschoten]

Hi Peter - Here in Atlanta you cannot refuse any applicant the right to apply to live in your rental property, even if you aren't part of the Section 8 program. For my next rental I do not intend to go section 8. I have another that is Section 8 (which I love my guaranteed check on!). My plan for dealing with the issue that you are facing is that I have strict criteria that I am use when reviewing candidates. And of course you want to use the same criteria for everyone due to the Fair Housing Laws. But I give Section 8 applicants have a 1% chance of meeting my criteria because of my 3x the rent income requirement. Hopefully when you explain your criteria, they will understand. It is a tough situation all over, because affordable housing is in such demand. Thanks for trying to be considerate about your approach. Best of luck...Melissa