Become a Section 8 Landlord

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the common responsibilities of a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program landlord?
  To learn more, download our guidelines for Section 8 landlords and our Housing Quality Standard Inspection Checklist

• How do I find an HCV Program Participant?
  An approved voucher holder will contact you directly after receiving the rental information from the agency’s bi-weekly apartment listing or your marketing efforts. Landlords are responsible for screening potential tenants and setting the amount of rent and security deposit. 

• How do I list my apartment for rent?
  To advertise your vacant apartment, please call (845) 331-2140. We will list the apartment for free on our Ulster and Green County apartment listing sheets that are updated weekly. 

• What forms/documents are required to lease a unit under the HCV Program?
  Owners are required to complete: 

• • • • A W-9 form
        
      • Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) – Provides basic information regarding the unit, including its location, size, rent amount and utilities. This form is executed by both the tenant and landlord 
      • Certificate of Liability Insurance – you or your insurance company may fax a copy of your certificate to our office
      • Signing a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract before payment beginning

For a change in ownership, please complete the following forms:

• • • • W9
      • Change of Management/Ownership Form
      • Owner/Data Agent Form
      • Direct Deposit Authorization Form
      • A deed or closing statement and driver’s license must also be supplied

Once the above forms have been submitted to RUPCO, an HCV Program Specialist will determine if the unit is affordable for the tenant. Once the unit is deemed affordable, the Housing Inspector will contact you to schedule the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection. When the unit passes inspection, the tenant will be authorized to move in. 

• When can I expect my first payment?
  Once the tenant is moved in, it will be approximately 60 days until you receive the first Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). Payments are directly deposited on the first of each month into an account designed by the landlord or a paper check will be mailed by Housing Trust Fund Corporation and will be received within 7-business days of the first of the month.
• Are there any incentives?
  The HCV Program is offering one month’s security deposit assistance for new or existing participants. The HCV Program also offers a one-time rent incentive of one bonus months rent to all Landlords who rent to a Section 8 participant.