Becoming a Landlord

OUR 7
STEP PROCESS
FOR WORKING WITH US

Complete the Rental Unit information Sheet on our website, https://www.dothonhous ing.org/landlords, to determine estimated market rent and rent reasonableness. Submit via email to Landlord Liaison at landlords@dothanhousing.org
Start screening and select a suitable tenant that is a voucher holder". Please note our agency does not make direct referrals.
Complete the voucher holder". Please note our agency does not make direct referrals. Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) and submit a copy of the proposed lease. The voucher holder will provide the RFTA.
Once our office approves the RFT A, we will reach out to schedule a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection for the rental property. Prepare for the inspection by viewing our pre-inspection checklist, available on our website, along with the most common-tailed items.
Once you have passed your HQS Inspection, you can proceed with signing the lease agreement with your tenant and your Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract with WRVP.
It's official, We are partners! As a private landlord, we pride ourselves in being transparent with our owners. make sure you have received your personalized six-digit PIN to setup access to our Assistance Connect online portal.
Maintain a progressive relationship with Dothan Housing and the Wiregrass Regional Voucher Program ( WRVP) by attending training opportunities, seminars, and workshops to assist in the growth of your business and HCV /HUD comprehension. For additional questions and inquiries. contact Landlord Liaison Jordon Bonner at Jbonner@)dothanhousing.org or by phone at 334-589-0769.

About Your Lease Agreement:

Landlords use their own lease agreement and the same screening criteria that apply to any other applicants and tenants.
Tendency Addendum is part of the HAP contract and lease. This form can be found under landlord forms.
The lease should not be signed and dated until after Dothan Housing’s approval.

Documents Needed:

Dothan Housing is required by HUD to confirm that housing assistance payments are issued to the legal owner or a legal representative of the owner. To comply with these requirements the Housing Authority will request specific information on page three (3) of the property registration packet prior to approval of a HAP contract on a unit:

Inspection Process:

The dwelling unit must pass the program’s housing quality standards and be maintained up to those standards as long as the owner receives housing assistance payments.

Landlord Incentives:

DH has launched our Attracting, Recruiting, and Retaining Landlord Campaign. Landlords who meet the required criteria are eligible for landlord incentives. For more information or requirements for eligibility click here.

***Please note: Transfer of current Section 8 HCV Participants are not eligible.***