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General information, processes and information specific to the Section 8 HCV program

• BHA Landlord Handout – at-a-glance handout with helpful information for landlords.
• About Section 8 (HCV) for Landlords – guide for landlords who want to find out more about working with the Section 8 HCV program.
• RFTA Packet Checklist & Info Page – handy checklist & useful information for submitting RFTAs.
• HUD HCV Lease Up Process Flowchart – visual flowchart of general lease up process for landlords, the Housing Authority, and tenant.
• BHA’s Section 8 HCV Administrative Plan – a complete guide to BHA’s policies involving our Section 8 HCV program. Chapter 13 is devoted to owners who partner with us.

BHA Landlord Forms

• Request for Rent Increase – available both ONLINE or PDF – for landlords who wish to request a rent increase on a participating tenant receiving Section 8 rental assistance.
• 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.

Inspections

• 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.
• WA State Department of Commerce Move-In/Move-Out Condition Report – a sample move-in/move-out form offered by the WA State Department of Commerce.

Other resources you may find helpful

• 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.

To submit your completed forms, you can:

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