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GENERAL INFO, PROCESS and OTHER RESOURCES

• About Section 8 (HCV) for Landlords: a guide for landlords who want to find out more about working with the Section 8 HCV program
• RFTA Packet Checklist & Info Page: a handy checklist & useful information for submitting RFTAs
• HUD HCV Lease Up Process Flowchart: a visual flowchart of general lease up process for landlords, the Housing Authority, and tenant
• The Lifecycle of a New Admission: a flowchart that shows each step before landlord payment
• HUD’s HCV Landlord Resources Dashboard: a comprehensive resource for landlords maintained by HUD; includes resources like FAQs, tools, training, resources, and more
• BHA’s Section 8 HCV Administrative Plan: the complete guide to BHA’s policies involving our Section 8 HCV program. Chapter 13 is devoted to owners who partner with us

BHA-SPECIFIC FORMS

• Request for Rent Increase: available both in an online FORM* or printable PDF – for landlords who wish to request a rent increase on a participating tenant receiving Section 8 rental assistance. *If you submit more than 5 in one day, please email landlord@bremertonhousing.org with a list of the tenant names and unit numbers so we can ensure all are accounted for.
• Direct Deposit (PDF) and W-9 (PDF): for landlords who wish to sign up for direct deposit payments or change their existing banking information
• Landlord/Owner Change (PDF): for landlords who have a change of ownership, property management, direct deposit, or contact information

NSPIRE INSPECTIONS

• HUD’s NSPIRE Homepage: an introduction to NSPIRE
• HUD’s NSPIRE Checklist for Landlords: a checklist you can use to prepare for upcoming inspections
• Preparing for an NSPIRE Inspection: a handout that goes over how to prepare for your next inspection
• What’s Changing (from HQS to NSPIRE): a handout that goes over some changes under NSPIRE
• NSPIRE Standards – How to Inspect: short instructional videos to help broaden and deepen knowledge related to the application of NSPIRE standards
• 24-Hour Life-Threatening Deficiencies: a PDF list of items that require correction within 24 hours
• Affirmative Habitability Requirements: HUD’s minimum standards for safe, habitable dwellings (complete publication; PDF)
• Sign up for HUD’s NSPIRE mailing list: an easy way to stay informed on the latest NSPIRE news and events
• WA State Department of Commerce’s Move-In/Move-Out Condition Report: a sample move-in/move-out form offered by the WA State Department of Commerce

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES

• WA State Landlord Damage Relief Program: this program, run by the WA State Department of Commerce, offers funds to qualifying landlords for certain damages and other cost(s) associated with a tenant receiving rental assistance. See their page for more information.
• Fair Housing: Top 100 FAQs for Property Owners and Managers: an overview of Fair Housing laws in Washington State.
• WA State Source of Income Discrimination law (RCW 59.18.255): information about the law in WA state that makes it illegal to refuse to rent to someone simply because they have a Section 8 HCV voucher.
• HUD Tenancy Addendum: always included in your signed lease.

To submit your completed forms, you can:

If you have any questions, please call our front desk at 360-479-3694.