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HACA HOUSING COMMISSION HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA HOUSING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Regular Meeting Date/Time: May 13, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Meeting Location: HACA Board Room, 22941 Atherton Street Hayward, CA 94541-6633 Remote Participation Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88460095724 MEETING AGENDA Item No. 1: Call to Order and Roll Call Item No. 2: Approve the Minutes of the March 11, 2026 Regular Meeting (Action) Item No. 3: Public Comment – On matters not on the agenda. Item No. 4: Executive Director’s Report (Information Only) Item No. 5: New Business Item No.5-1: Approve the Audit of the July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Fiscal Year (Action) Item No.5-2: Resolution Approving a Cost-of-Living Adjustment for HACA’s Management Employees (Action) Item No.5-3: Resolution Approving the Methodology for the Cost-of-Living Adjustments for HACA Management Employees (Action) Item No.5-4: Resolution Approving Amendments to HACA’s Personnel Rules (Action) Item No.5-5: Appoint a Nominating Committee for the Housing Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Fiscal Year Item No.5-6: Approve the 2026 HACA and Donald C. Biddle Memorial Scholarship Awards (Action) Item No.5-7: Quarterly Budget Status Report (Information Only) Item No.5-8: Quarterly Investment Portfolio Report (Information Only) Item No.5-9: Programs Activity Report (Information Only) Item No.6: Communications (Information Only) Item No.7: Commissioner Reports (Information Only) Item No.8: Adjournment Housing Commission meetings are held in person and open to the public.  All reports and supporting material for the meeting are available on the internet at https://www.haca.net/housing-commission/ and in the Office of the Secretary at 22941 Atherton Street.  Members of the public may also participate virtually by Zoom. The Housing Commission does not guarantee that the public’s Zoom access will be free from interruption or technical difficulties. Should Zoom not be available, the Chairperson may, at his/her discretion, continue the meeting in person if no Housing Commissioner is participating in the meeting through teleconference.  If a Housing Commissioner is participating in the meeting through teleconference, and Zoom access is interrupted, then the Housing Commission shall take no further action in open session until Zoom access is restored.  In-person attendees who wish to speak on a matter are invited to  request a speaker slip from the Housing Commission Secretary, fill it out, and return it to the Secretary as soon as possible. Remote attendees who wish to address the Commission by Zoom should click on “raise hand” when the item they wish to speak on is called.  The Secretary will activate and unmute speakers in turn.   Written comments may be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to  [email protected].  If emailing a written comment on a specific agenda item, please include your full name and the agenda item number.  All attendees who wish to comment on a matter NOT on the Housing Commission’s agenda must wait until the Chairperson calls the Public Comment item.  Comments on specific agenda items will take place when the Chairperson calls for public comments on that agenda item. There is a time limit of three minutes for each public speaker. The Chairperson has the discretion to further limit this time if warranted by the number of public speakers.  Persons requesting accommodation for a disability should contact [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. 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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the Federal agency that oversees that the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA) is in compliance with VAWA. Click below for a full explanation of your rights under VAWA: Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) To obtain this notice in Spanish, click here . If you need to file a Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking, and Alternative Documentation with HACA, please complete this form: HUD-5382 (VAWA) Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking and Alternate Documentation Form (English) To obtain this form in Spanish, click here . For information on HACA’s Emergency Transfer Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking (VAWA), click below: Emergency Transfer Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking (VAWA) If you need to file an Emergency Transfer Request for Certain Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking with HACA, please complete this form: HUD-5383 (VAWA) Emergency Transfer Request for Certain Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking Form (English) To obtain this form in Spanish, click here . You may also pick up any of these forms in person at our office located at 22941 Atherton Street, Hayward, CA 94541 during our normal business hours. In an emergency, call 911 Alameda County Family Justice Center 470 27th St., Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 267-8800 www.acfjc.org National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 1-800-799-3224 (TTY) Landlord/Tenant Mediation Services Eden Council for Hope & Opportunity (ECHO Housing) offers free counseling and mediation services for landlords and tenants. Click below for more information in English or Spanish. English Information Spanish Information Housing Discrimination Housing discrimination based on your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, family status, source of income or disability is illegal by federal law. Click here for more information regarding what constitutes sex discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. Click here for more information reading source of income discrimination. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint. For more information on your rights select your language below or select your language for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for All brochure at https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/marketing . English Spanish Vietnamese Chinese Farsi To view Fair Housing videos for the deaf and hard of hearing, including Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for All, How to Complain about Housing Discrimination, Your right to effective communication in buying or renting a home, The Federal Fair Housing Act and Reasonable Accommodations, and more visit https://www.nad.org/resources/fair-housing/ . To file a discrimination complaint select your language below or select your language for Are You a Victim of Housing Discrimination? brochure at https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/marketing . English Spanish Vietnamese Chinese Farsi Discrimination complaints may be filed with California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing at https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/complaint-process/file-a-complaint/ or HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/online-complaint . Information for Persons with Disabilities Alameda County’s Adult Services Resource Guide 2020 for persons with a disability Utility Assistance Programs PG&E – PG&E provides support programs to get help with past due bills, for finding ways to reduce the cost of future energy bills, and other support at Customer Financial Assistance and Support (pge.com) Spectrum Community Services – Through the federally-funded program LIHEAP, Spectrum provides financial assistance to help low income families pay their energy bill. LIHEAP – Energy – Spectrum Community Services (spectrumcs.org) Resources for Homeless and Runaway Youth Sunshine Behavioral Health has multiple resources for homeless and runaway youth including runaway, substance abuse, and domestic violence hotlines. 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VASH is a partnership between the Veterans Administration (VA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Participating veterans receive case management and clinical services provided by the VA, to help them maintain healthy, productive lives. HACA currently administers over 300 VASH Vouchers. In choosing to rent to Veterans exiting homelessness, landlords get a stable source of rent and the peace of mind that Veterans receive ongoing supportive services from the local Department of Veterans Affairs staff or community organizations to help them through unexpected crises. If you would like to learn more about how the VASH program can help you find qualified tenants, contact the Veterans Administration at: Oakland Veterans Administration : HUD-VASH Triage Line: (510) 453-8478 Palo Alto Veterans Administration : click HERE . HACA VASH Payment Standards City by city, HACA’s VASH Payment Standards equal HACA’s Payment Standards for the Section 8 HCVP. 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Not reporting someone that has moved out of the unit Renting out the assisted unit, or a bedroom in the assisted unit, to someone else Falsifying documents or signatures. Do you know an HCVP Landlord who is… Soliciting and/or receiving extra rent on the side Renting to relatives without approval from HACA Accepting payment from HACA for a vacant unit, or a unit in which the program participant no longer lives Living in the same unit as the family. If you do, you know someone who is committing housing fraud Housing fraud is any action or failure to act that allows a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participant, or HCVP landlord to receive benefits for which the person doesn’t qualify. A person who knowingly withholds information, fails to report a change in the family’s circumstances, or otherwise engages in activity prohibited by program regulations, is a benefit thief–stealing benefits from families in need who legitimately qualify for them. The vast majority of families receiving housing assistance from HACA, and HCVP landlords, are honest and follow program rules. Regardless, HACA is committed to the integrity and effectiveness of its housing programs and operations. This includes preventing, detecting and prosecuting waste, fraud and abuse when it does happen – including by using tips, whether self-identified or anonymous. You Can Help by Reporting Fraud Help keep the money where it belongs–assisting families in need who meet program qualifications. Report incidences of fraud promptly while the facts are still fresh in your mind. HACA’s Fraud Hot-Line at (510) 727-8533 and HACA’s Report Fraud Form , are each confidential ways to report fraud. Provide as much information as you can. Describe what happened in detail. Around what dates did you notice the suspect activity? Why does it appear to you to be fraud? Are there documents that support your claim (such as a side contract between the owner and tenant, a phone bill proving residence at another location, etc.)? Also, it’s very helpful if you have the names and contact information of people willing to talk to an investigator. Reports that are too vague or that can’t be supported by documentation and/or corroborating witnesses may result in having to close the investigation without any action being taken. You don’t have to give us your name. Even if you do, it will be kept confidential. Please submit only ONE form per incident. Fraud Form All Reports Are Kept Confidential The information that you provide to HACA is strictly confidential. HACA’s fraud investigations are conducted by its Program Integrity Officer (PIO). HACA’s PIO is an Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Investigator charged with obtaining facts and evidence about possible fraud and violation of applicable laws and regulations. When information is brought forward about possible fraud, the PIO conducts an independent investigation–without revealing the name of any person that has brought information to HACA’s attention. In conducting the investigation, the PIO may review documents and conduct interviews. The PIO may review police records, use computer databases of information, and work with other law enforcement agencies. If the PIO finds that a case cannot be proven without using information that would reveal the identity of the informant, the PIO will contact you for permission to release your identity. If you don’t give permission, your name will not be used but the case may not be able to go forward. Because of confidentiality requirements, HACA is not able to make any statements regarding the status of any investigation or results. Investigations, and the process of terminating housing assistance and prosecuting the offender can be lengthy. Don’t assume that no action is being taken simply because you continue to see the family living in the same unit. Penalties for HCVP Participants Who Commit Fraud Include: Termination from the Program Recapture of over-payments Criminal prosecution Debarment from participating in the Program Penalties for Property Owners Who Commit Fraud Include: Termination of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract Recapture of HAP payments Prosecution under federal statutes Reporting fraud in neighboring Housing Authority Jurisdictions Alameda City HA – click HERE Oakland HA – click HERE Reporting Crime Apart from fraud, if you observe something that you suspect is unlawful, crime should always be promptly reported to the local police department. For information about reporting what appears to be a crime, see About Reporting Crime . 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Before you do something rash, or resign yourself to living with problems like these, consider this step-by-step approach to solving problems with your neighbor, including when you believe the family is receiving Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) assistance from the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA) 1 . Talk to the Family Try to resolve any differences by talking calmly with the family in person. The family might not even know they’re causing a problem. Most people don’t intend to cause a problem and they may be the last to know that they have. If you can help solve the problem, offer your assistance. If the yard hasn’t been picked up because the neighbor is elderly or has been hurt, offer to help do it. If you’re uncomfortable talking to your neighbor, ask a (calm) friend to accompany you. A cooperative, friendly approach can resolve most neighborhood problems and may gain you new perspectives and a new friend. Research Your Case If talking to your neighbor doesn’t solve the problem, do some research into the issue. The problem could simply reflect cultural differences of which you may not be aware. While this may not make the matter go away, you’ll be more sensitive to the cause of the situation, and more understanding of your neighbor. Usually, a little information can make us more tolerant. Speak with the Landlord Speak with the family’s landlord. If the family lives in HACA’s former Public Housing, PACH, HACA’s instrumentality, is the landlord. If you believe the family is receiving Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) assistance 1 , the lease is between the tenant and landlord. Only the Section 8 HCVP landlord, not HACA, has the right and responsibility to enforce the lease. The tenant may be violating one or more lease provisions. The landlord should either be able to enforce the lease or evict the tenant. Even if the lease isn’t being violated, the landlord may be able to exert helpful influence with the tenant. Section 8 HCVP – After Speaking with the Landlord, Speak with HACA As indicated above, only the landlord, not HACA, has the right and responsibility to enforce the lease when the family is receiving Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) assistance 1 . Regardless, when a neighbor reports a dispute with a renter thought to be a HCVP family, HACA collects as much information as possible from the neighbor and investigates. If the investigation reveals that the tenant is a HCVP participant who is violating the lease, HACA works with the landlord to insure that the landlord either enforces the lease or, if necessary, terminates the tenancy. By law, only the landlord can enforce the lease. HACA has no authority to do so. Apart from any lease violation, HACA also investigates if the participating HCVP family is violating one of its HCVP Family Obligations . If so, HACA will terminate its relationship with the tenant by terminating the HCVP participant’s Housing Choice Voucher Program Voucher. When the Voucher terminates, so does the lease and HACA’s relationship with the owner also ends. HACA takes all appropriate steps to protect the privacy of all parties to an investigation, including that of any person who brings a potential lease violation, or other issue, to HACA’s attention. Federal and State laws prohibit HACA from divulging the findings and any consequences of an investigation. Speak with the City or County Sometimes whatever is annoying us, is against the law. Typically, one duty of the local jurisdiction is to assist people with neighborhood problems that involve violations of local Codes and Ordinances. In the various cities of Alameda County, and in the unincorporated areas of the County such as Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, the Livermore Valley, San Lorenzo, and Sunol, the local Codes and Ordinances are designed to protect the peace and safety of the community. Problems such as junk cars, parking on the lawn, accumulating trash and debris are usually violations of local Codes or Ordinances. Knowledge of the law, as it pertains to your neighbor dispute, can help you deal with an uncooperative neighbor. Make Your Request To Your Neighbor in Writing If the problem persists, make your request to your neighbor in writing. If you learned through your research that the matter is a violation of a local Code or Ordinance, mention that in your letter. The letter should carefully state the situation and possible actions to correct the problem. If it is a recurring problem, you may wish to keep a log of the occurrences. Contact Your Neighborhood Association Your neighborhood or home owner’s association is interested in preserving the peace and quality of your neighborhood. It’s likely that they will share your concern about your neighbor. Talk with the directors of the association and attempt to enlist their help in mediating the problem. Often, an offending neighbor will correct a problem once they realize it bothers the whole neighborhood, not just one neighbor. If your neighborhood does not have an association, you may want to work with your neighbors to form one. Try Outside Mediation If your neighborhood does not have an association, or if the problem persists, a neutral third party may be able to help. You may consider contacting East Bay Community Mediation , to seek a solution to the dispute with your neighbor. This article has been adapted, in part, from “Solving Neighborhood Disputes”, at http://www.cityofconcord.org/living/neighdis.htm. 1 HACA is prevented by law from divulging if a tenant is a Section 8 HCVP participant. 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Payment Standards Emergency Housing Vouchers Section 8 Section 8 VASH Program Landlord Resources Frequently Asked Questions Business Opportunities Developers Vendors Community Housing Programs Solving Disputes Report Fraud. It Matters. About Reporting Crime Other Local Resources Applicants Emergency Housing Vouchers Emergency Housing Vouchers  (EHVs) awarded through the American Recovery Plan Act of 2021. The EHV Program wastargeted to serve individuals and families in one or more of the following categories: homelessness; at risk of experiencing homelessness; fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; or recently homeless or having high risk of housing instability. Alameda County Coordinated Entry referred families to Emergency Housing Vouchers based on the prioritization determined by Alameda County’s Continuum of Care.  HACA did not take direct applications. No new referrals for the program are being made and effective September 30, 2023, turnover EHVs cannot be reissued to new families; therefore, HACA’s EHV program is closed to new families. EHV is just one of several County resources for families experiencing homelessness.  For anyone who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, connecting with 211 or a  Housing Resource Center (HRC)  is a necessary starting point for all homelessness services available in Alameda County, including a possible referral to permanent housing for those with the highest need.  Click on the Alameda County HRC button below to view details about access points of information. Alameda County HRC >> EHV Payment Standards HACA’s Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Payment Standards are different than HACA’s payment standards for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Please click the button below to view the EHV Payment Standards. 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Payment Standards Emergency Housing Vouchers Section 8 Section 8 VASH Program Landlord Resources Frequently Asked Questions Business Opportunities Developers Vendors Community Housing Programs Solving Disputes Report Fraud. It Matters. About Reporting Crime Other Local Resources HOTMA HOTMA Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) was signed into law July 29, 2016.  Its goal is to modernize and streamline various aspects of housing policies by amending sections of the United States Housing Act of 1937. HUD published the HOTMA final rule on February 14, 2023, and has authorized public housing authorities (PHA) to implement several aspects of HOTMA. HUD Publications Click the links below for notices published by HUD regarding PHA authorized HOTMA changes. PIH Notice 2023-27 PIH Notice 2024-19 PIH Notice 2024-38 Authorized HOTMA Changes affecting Recertifications HUD has authorized PHA’s to implement several HOTMA changes that will affect how the PHA handles annual recertifications.  Here is a summary of the most impactful changes: HACA has implemented the following HOTMA policies effective January 1, 2024: Stopped providing the Earned Income Disallowance (EID) to new families Any income currently being excluded through EID will end no later than 12/31/2025. Started using the new HUD authorization Form 9886-A as part of the annual recertification packet. Beginning with annual recertifications effective July 1, 2025, and later, HACA must apply the following HOTMA changes: New definition of the following terms: family, dependent, minor, and foster child and foster adult. New definitions of “earned income” and “unearned income”. New definitions of “day laborer” and “independent contractor” New definition of “health and medical care expenses” New income/asset exclusions including, but not limited to: Non-recurring income sources Home Care Payments for a family member(s) with one or more Disabilities Income received by IHSS to care for a family member living in the subsidized unit is now excluded. Student Financial Assistance New calculation when assistance is received from Higher Education Act (HEA) funds Veteran’s regular aid and Attendance For more detailed information, and the full list of income exclusions, click HERE . Policies related to authorized HOTMA changes will be updated in HACA’s Administrative Plan after Board approval in June 2025. Continue to visit this webpage for HOTMA related updated. 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Payment Standards Emergency Housing Vouchers Section 8 Section 8 VASH Program Landlord Resources Frequently Asked Questions Business Opportunities Developers Vendors Community Housing Programs Solving Disputes Report Fraud. It Matters. About Reporting Crime Other Local Resources Housing Programs The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) (Assistance follows the family if it moves) Over 7,000 families and 3,500 housing owners participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher … Read More: The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) The Project-Based and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs The Project-Based Program (PB) (Assistance ends if the family moves during the first year) This program subsidizes the rent and utilities of a unit in a subsidized development. If the … Read More: The Project-Based and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs Section 8 VASH Program Helping Veterans Achieve Housing Stability – The Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Voucher Program HACA is an enthusiastic participant in the national effort to end homelessness among veterans. Landlords, you … Read More: Section 8 VASH Program Mainstream Voucher Program HACA administers 189 vouchers under HUD’s Mainstream program. The program is targeted to households with at least one non-elderly disabled family member and who is homeless, at-risk of homelessness, coming … Read More: Mainstream Voucher Program Family Obligations A family that participates in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) has two sets of obligation—those set out in the family’s lease with the landlord, and those set … Read More: Family Obligations General About HACA Housing Commission Public Hearings Program Data At-A-Glance Housing Programs Jurisdiction Plans, Policies, & Schedules Developers News Contact Vendors Quick Links Housing Commission Employment at HACA Applying for Housing Program Data At-A-Glance Current Wait List Applicants Contact Us General About HACA Housing Commission Public Hearings Program Data At-A-Glance Housing Programs Jurisdiction Plans, Policies, and Schedules HACA Calendar Financial Information Developers News Contact Vendors Applicants Emergency Housing Vouchers Eligibility Applying for Housing Portability Current Wait List Applicants Reasonable Accommodations Other Housing Resources Resources for Applicants Frequently Asked Questions Participants HOTMA Portability Moving Payment Standards Utility Allowance Family Self-Sufficiency Reasonable Accomodations Participant Resources Frequently Asked Questions Landlords Landlord Partner Access Doing Business With HACA How Much Rent Can I Charge? 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Payment Standards Emergency Housing Vouchers Section 8 Section 8 VASH Program Landlord Resources Frequently Asked Questions Business Opportunities Developers Vendors Community Housing Programs Solving Disputes Report Fraud. It Matters. About Reporting Crime Other Local Resources Landlords Doing Business With Us Why the Section 8 HCVP makes sense for landlords You, probably, already rent to families that are very similar to those receiving The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) assistance 1 . Worried about who won’t make rent this month? Next month? Every month? Think you’d worry less if part of the rent—often the lion’s share—were guaranteed each month? Mailed directly to you? On the first of each month? Think there’s got to be a better way? There is. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program –a win-win for landlords and tenants. Rental assistance that lowers the rent of eligible families, and guarantees on-time monthly payments to owners. You’re in the driver’s seat Screen applicants and choose your own tenant–just as you do for your market-rate units Use your own lease–and go month-to-month, if you wish, after the initial lease term Charge the same late fees and security deposits that you charge anyone else Enforce the same tenant rules If there’s a problem, terminate the lease at any point with good cause – or terminate for whatever reason you choose once the initial lease period is up. Guaranteed, on-time payments Participating landlords tell us that one of the most popular benefits of the Section 8 HCVP is guaranteed, on-time payment. Our share of the tenant’s rent is mailed the last business day of each month. Often, our share is the lion’s share. And, since the tenant’s share is made more manageable by the HCVP assistance, the tenant is more likely to make his/her payment on time as well. Flexibility and stability Hiccups in the economy usually hit low-income families – your tenants – first and hardest. Usually, a layoff or reduction in hours puts your rent at risk. But, if a the income of a Section 8 HCVP tenant unexpectedly drops, HACA can reduce the tenant’s portion of the rent and increase HACA’s share – flexibility that reduces missed tenant rent payments and preserves tenancies. Setting the rent We’ll work with you to identify the maximum rent for you unit (see How Much Rent Can I Charge? ) based on HACA’s payment standard and comparable rents. The rent you charge your Section 8 HCVP tenant will be the same you charge everyone else, as long as its comparable to similar units in your area and within HACA’s payment standards. Got a vacancy? We’ll help you lease up HACA assists over 7,000 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) families. Each month, many of these families plan to move or are already actively looking. HACA’s free online “For Rent” Directory will help you maximize exposure of your listings and minimize vacancy loss. It’s the only rental listings directory targeted to Section 8 HCVP participants in HACA’s jurisdiction. (We also expand the exposure for your vacancies by making printed copies of the listings available.) Annual inspections help you reduce expenses and maintain the value of your property We inspect your unit when you first lease it to a Section 8 HCVP tenant and every 24 months thereafter. We aren’t looking for code compliance, but, rather, for possible health or safety hazards like, a smoke alarm with a dead battery, or an outlet without a switch plate – what the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) calls Housing Quality Standards. (Sometimes, of course, health or safety hazards are code violations. Also, we do require that additions or significant remodels have been done under permit.) (You can see HUD’s inspection form HERE ; and the check-off list we use to pass (or, when necessary, fail) a unit.) If everything checks out, the unit passes. If not, we’ll come back to reinspect. Our biennial inspection can help you preserve your investment by identifying problems before they become costlier to correct or lead to disputes with the tenant. Our discovery of energy wasters like loose seals in the refrigerator can lower your monthly expense when corrected. Rent Increases After the initial lease term, you can get a rent increase provided that the new rent is comparable to similar units in your area and within HACA’s payment standards. You can use our free online “For Rent” Directory , Craigslist, or other sources to check “comps”. Getting Started To participate in the Section 8 HCVP, just list your available unit in HACA’s free online “For Rent” Directory . Once you and a HCVP family tentatively agree to sign a lease, fill out the Request for Tenancy Approval form (RTA) that the family will present to you and return it to HACA (the RTA form provided here is an example only and only HACA’s form will be honored). We’ll contact you on receipt to schedule a unit inspection and get your signature on the required forms. The whole process usually takes 7-10 business days. Questions? Want more information about the Section 8 HCVP? The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) How Much Rent Can I Charge? HACA’s Payment Standards Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Click HERE for more information about the rights and responsibilities of the family, the owner, and HACA in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Contact us if you have additional questions. We’ll promptly acknowledge your inquiry and reply. 1 Families that receive Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) assistance qualify as to income and family composition (e.g., families, elderly or disabled individuals, or other individuals). They receive assistance because they have applied for it and have been chosen, by lottery or otherwise, to receive one of a limited number of HCVP vouchers available from HACA or from another housing authority. Participation in the Section 8 HCVP is not an entitlement available to anyone who qualifies. Rather, participants are fortunate recipients of a strictly rationed, federally-financed housing resource. 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