Landlords

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People who receive Section 8 vouchers go find their own rental housing and use the vouchers they receive from their housing agency to help pay the rent. Basically, the voucher means that the Federal Government will pay a specific amount of the rent.

If you wish to rent to Section 8 Voucher holders, you should inform the local Housing Authority of the availability of your property and also indicate in your advertising that you welcome Section 8 Voucher holders. Ultimately, it is the voucher holder's decision whether or not to rent your property. Of course, as the landlord,you would screen the Section 8 voucher holder just as you would any other prospective tenant.

Here is additional information that may help you.

	General Information
List of public housing agencies   Section 8 vouchers fact sheet   Fair market rents   Housing Choice Voucher Program regulations