Owner participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program formerly known as Section 8 benefits Silicon Valley where affordable housing is not keeping up with demand. Join the program today and help your community thrive. Receiving your HAP payment by direct deposit is fast, secure, and convenient.
Our easy to use online owner portal allows you to set up direct deposit for your Housing Assistance Payments, print copies of your tax form, request rent increases, see the history of requests and communicate easily with the SCCHA staff working with you and your tenants. List your rental vacancy at AffordableHousing. Owners screen Housing Choice Voucher holders the same way they screen their potential open-market tenants.
Thereafter, inspections are conducted every two years to ensure the unit is kept in a safe, decent, and sanitary condition. SCCHA provides a checklist prior to the inspection so you know in advance what is required.
Subsidized rents may not be more than non-subsidized rents for similar units. You are encouraged to collect security deposits, which must not exceed the amounts you charge to unassisted tenants and must be in compliance with state and local laws. You are responsible for enforcing the lease agreement and must provide SCCHA with a copy of any notice served to the tenant.
The agency hosts regular information sessions to provide owners with program information, resources, and tools for successfully navigating program processes. Prospective, new, and ongoing owners are welcome! If you are interested in attending an information session, view the calendar and register for a virtual session. Our Owner Services Department is available to answer any questions landlords may have, and will work diligently to research and resolve any concerns that may arise.
