Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program:

MTW Landlord Recruitment Microsite by Harrisburg Housing Authority

What is the HCV Program:

• The HCV Program enables extremely low and very low-income families to live in safe sanitary and decent housing that they would otherwise be unable to afford with their resources. The program utilizes existing dwelling units owned or managed by various landlords or agents throughout the area.
• Families deemed eligible for participation in this program by HHA have not been screened for suitability as tenants. As the landlord, it is your responsibility to select a resident for your property. The HHA stongly encourages all landlords to thoroughly “qualify” al prospective tenants. As you review a family’s background and rental history, you may want to consider the following:

• Paying rent and utility bills
• Criminal background
• Caring for the property
• Respecting the rights of others to peaceful enjoyment of their residence

Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA):

Once you determine that a participant will be a suitable tenant, you will need to complete the Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) form. The tenant will have this document and will provide it to you for completion. By executing the RFTA, you are certifying the amount of the rent most recently charged for the rental unit and certifying the reason for any change in the amount. you cannot charge more rent for this unit, than other similar unassisted units. This form must be completed in full and returned to HHA’s office for contract preparation. The HHA is not responsible for any part of the rent, until the unit is inspected, the contract is executed and received in our office. Incomplete forms will not be processed and may delay payment to the landlord.

Housing Quality Standards (HQS)

• Dwelling units must meet the minimum HQS or they will not be allowed to participate in the HCV Program.
• Standards can be found in The Housing Choice Voucher Program Guidebook reference 7420, The International Property Maintenance Code , 24 CFR Part 982, and the minimum requirements set forth by the City of Harrisburg Bureau of Codes Enforcement.
  • Initial and Annual inspections will be made to ensure compliance

Forms

Request for Annual Rent Increase

By completing this form, the landlord can request a moderate rent increase for any given unit, on the anniversary of the client moving into said unit. We will conduct a rent analysis to see if the rent requested is acceptable or not. If the rental amount is too high, the landlord will be notified by mail and the rent for the unit will remain the same. Updated rental amounts will be applied during the Annual Re-certification process, and both tenants and landlord will be notified by mail.

When you have completed your “Request” for a rent increase, please submit the completed form to Adeliz Santiago at Adelizs@harrisburghousing.org

Authorization for Direct Deposit

Harrisburg Housing Authority now requires ALL landlords to set up a Direct Deposit account for payment. Complete this form and return it to our office, with a voided black check, to ensure the funds are going to the right account.

New Landlord Information Packet

This packet is composed of valuable information for a new landlord renting property to a Section 8 client. Filled with information on forms, how the program works, and more, this packet is a must for any landlord renting to Section 8.

Amenities Checklist

In order to ensure that information regarding the unit is accurate, landlords may need to complete the Amenities Checklist. By using this checklist, we can ensure that the rental analysis is both accurate and up-to-date.