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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

HQS INSPECTIONS (Current)

• HQS Pre-Inspection Checklist: a 1-page checklist that landlords can use to give a better understanding of what a Housing Inspector looks for during inspections
• HUD HQS Initial Inspection Flowchart: visual flowchart of the process of the inspection before move in. Note that where it says “HUD” in the first step, it means “BHA”, and “PHA” is the same as BHA
• 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

NSPIRE INSPECTIONS (Starting July 1, 2025)

• HUD’s NSPIRE Homepage: an introduction to NSPIRE
• 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

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.