Attention Property Owners
Hempstead Housing Authority (HHA) is seeking landlords and property owners who would like to make rental property available to Section 8 voucher recipients.
Advantages of Leasing to a Housing Choice Voucher Participant:
- Landlords receive regular monthly payments from HHA which will cover a significant portion of the rent.
- Units are kept occupied and profitable with a two-week leasing process from notification to lease signing.
- There is a large pool of applicants.
- Landlords screen and select tenants they choose.
- Participants are screened by HHA for prior criminal activity.
- HHA will work with you to advise and assist if you have any problems concerning your tenant.
- If tenant's income is reduced, their portion of rent will be adjusted and the Housing Assistance portion will be increased.
- HHA provides annual or special unit inspections by the HHA staff to protect interested parties.
- Annual rent increases consistent with market trends.
- There is payment continuation in the event of an eviction (according to HUD regulations).
- You will be providing the most important ingredient in a person's life—stable housing.
- You are contributing to solving community problems related to the housing crisis.
If you are interested in leasing to a Section 8 voucher holder, fill out and fax the document below, call (516) 489-8500 ext. 103, or send an hha@hempsteadhousing.org.