HCV / Section 8

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist is CLOSED until further notice.

• Reviews all applicants to determine families' eligibility for the program.
• Explains the rules of the program to families and property owners/managers.
• Issues vouchers to families.
• Inspects the housing assisted units for compliance with housing quality standards
• Approves the unit, owner, and lease.
• Ensures owners and families comply with the program rules.
• Provides prompt, professional service to owners and tenant families.

THE FAMILIES RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides the housing authority with complete and accurate information pertaining to the family income and composition
• Reports changes in income and family composition that happens throughout the year.
• Locates a suitable unit and pays the security deposit and application fee to the owner.
• Attends scheduled appointments and return documents on time.
• Maintains the property and minor repairs.
• Complies with the terms of the lease.
• Pays their portion of the rent on time to the owner.
• Complies with all family obligations under the Housing Choice Voucher Program.