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Section 8 Landlord Information

Benefits of Becoming a Section 8 Landlord

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Boone County Housing and Redevelopment Authority wants to reach out to new landlords in Boone and Lincoln Counties to promote the benefits of becoming a Section 8 landlord. In addition to the satisfaction of knowing you are providing safe, decent housing to low income families in our community, the following are a few of the benefits:

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  • Owners have security in knowing at least a portion of the rent will be paid timely each month.

  • Boone County Housing will conduct a biennial inspection.

  • Rent amounts are based on Fair Market Rents.

  • Owners may use their own lease and set the terms and conditions therein.

  • Strict renter responsibilities defined in HUD required Lease Addendum.

  • Rent increases may be requested by providing a sixty day notice, contingent on the new rent being reasonable.

  • Direct lines of communication with staff through telephone, mail, fax and e-mail service.

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It is important to remember that other than expecting a portion of the rent each month from Boone County Housing, you have the same type of landlord/tenant relationship that you have with the non-Section 8 renter.

Responsibilities

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Boone County Housing’s Responsibilities:

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• Determine family eligibility for participation in the Section 8 Program.
• Approve units and leases.
• Determine the rental amount for a unit.
• Determine a family’s portion of rent to owner.
• Determine family eligibility annually.
• Inspect subsidized unit annually.
• Ensure that owners and families comply with program rules.
• Provide families and owners with prompt, professional service.
• Issue Housing Assistance Payments in a timely manner.


Owner’s Responsibilities:

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• Screen families who apply to determine their suitability as renters.
• Comply with fair housing laws.
• Maintain the housing unit by making necessary repairs.
• Comply with the terms of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract.
• Collect the rent due from the family and comply with and enforce the lease.

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Family’s Responsibilities to the Owner:

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• Abide by the terms of the lease.
• Pay rent on time and take care of the housing unit.
• Provide any utilities which are not furnished by the owner.
• Provide and maintain any appliances which the owner does not furnish.
• Be responsible for damages to the unit or premises beyond normal wear and tear.

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