Section 8 Requirements

[David Lao]

Hi BP community, I'm looking for some help. I've a 4-plex in Oakland, CA. I'm planning to rent one unit to a prospective tenant who has an approved Section 8 voucher. The Oakland Housing Authority will be conducting an on-site inspection. Is this inspection limited to only the unit that will be rented, or will it extend to all 4 units (that is, the entire building)? TIA!

[Michele Fischer]

Some people hate Section 8, some love it.  Probably depends on what you expect from it.

Agree that it is unlikely they will do an actual physical inspection with COVID, our area does some zoom style inspections under rare circumstances.

Regardless, it should just be the one unit plus any common areas.