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Landlord Information

General Information:

The Landlord Guide to the Section 8 Housing Program is being given to you as part of your initial program briefing. It contains a great deal of information and should answer many of the questions you have regarding the Section 8 Program.

The Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance Program administered by The Tampa Housing Authority, (THA) is funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the purpose of the program is to make decent, safe and sanitary housing affordable to very-low, and extremely low income households in the private rental market.

Households that meet eligibility requirements normally pay approximately 30% to 40% of their adjusted monthly income towards their monthly rent and utility costs. The program pays the balance of the rent directly to the owner of the rental property or to their appointed agent.

In order for the Section 8 Program to be successful, it is vital that a good working relationship is developed between Tampa Housing Authority and property owners and managers who contract with the THA to provide housing for program participants. One of the goals of this guide is to provide landlords with all the information they will need to be successful not only renting to a Section 8 participant, but as a landlord in general.

LandLord Orientations

Are you new to the program or wondering if the program is right for you? THA offers orientations for prospective and current landlords. These orientations will address every aspect of the program and erase any misconceptions.