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Bryan N. How do you screen section 8 applicants?
22 June 2015 | 18 replies

There are lots of posts about the pros and cons of section 8 when searching the site.  What is the best way to screen section 8 applicants to ensure the best possible tenants in the program are approved?

Joe M. Vouchers other than Section 8
5 July 2010 | 3 replies

The first two people to call on the house I have up for rent both had vouchers of some sort. Not section 8 vouchers though, they were from local charity organizations.

I've clearly advertised that this is not a Sect...

Yashar Fred an applicant with Vouchers (Section 8) from SAHA
11 July 2024 | 6 replies

I have an interested applicant who receives SS and is on Section 8 housing assistance via San Antonio Housing Assistance (SAHA). The applicant makes 1900$ monthly and will be responsible for 689$ from the entire rent....

Nelson Badillo Need advice on Housing Choice Voucher Program (Formally known as Section 8)
3 December 2024 | 6 replies

I recently just purchased a duplex and plan to rent out one side for section 8/VA VASH program. One thing that enticed me was the potential for higher rents by honing in on the SAFMR and the zipcodes. However, after c...

Faraz Mog Section 8 rules in Massachusetts
2 May 2024 | 6 replies

Hi,We are considering turning one of our vacant apartments into a section 8 and was wondering if people can share their positive/negative experience. I have zero experience on section 8 so I have some questions. Any g...

Charles Johnson Renting to Section 8 Tenants
6 January 2023 | 7 replies

Just curious how many of you offer up your property to section 8 tenants?   If so, what has your experience been with tenants?  Has getting paid been an issue?  Does the process of allowing Section 8 tenants require a...

Ben Skove Section 8-esque mortgage assistance?
11 August 2013 | 2 replies

I'm curious if anyone has had experience helping line up financing assistance for low-income buyers with HUD's Homeownership Voucher Program? I've no doubt that this has been affected by the current sequestration -...

Michaela G. Atlanta landlords required to accept section 8 tenants
19 February 2020 | 3 replies

https://www.wabe.org/atlanta-landlords-cant-turn-away-section-8-tenants-under-adopted-city-council-legislation/So, I understand that Atlanta city council approved this new legislation, that section 8 tenants are now i...

Bruce Lynn Does Section 8 pay out the lease after eviction.
8 October 2023 | 2 replies

A guy told me today in a REIA meeting that if a HCV/Section 8 tenant doesn't pay and you evict, that the voucher provider would continue to pay the agreed rent through the end of the lease term.   I can't imagine that...

Michelle D. Baltimore gosection8.com almost 2000 listings!
1 February 2018 | 3 replies

Hey all - I have seen posts on here indicating there are no new vouchers in Baltimore and existing voucher holders are playing musical chairs with their residence.  I was just on the gosection8.com site and there are ...