How does HUD work?

Question

How exactly would l I go about getting HUD certified to provide Section 8 Housing? I know there is an inspection, but what else is there to it?

Tom C · Answer

I can't say enough about my Section 8 office. They are great to work with and have help me with a lot of questions and issues. Getting around their crazy policies are another story. Seems to me that they should be able to tell a tenant how much they are willing to pay in rent before they come out and inspect the house and before the tenant puts in a move order with their old landlord. For some reason, they will not, which leaves the landlord and the tenant on hold until the inspector comes out and now the tenant just gave their current landlord a move order and may not have a place to live if the new landlord won't accept the lower then expected rent.

Masa Don · Answer

Tom I love it! Sadly I have never even thought of it. . .you are getting a free placement manager!!!!

Tiara Murray · Answer

Wow, great info, thanks guys

Tom C · Answer

Also get to know your Section 8 case managers and build a relationship with them. Once they know that you are a good source of housing, they will be a invaluable resource for you. I have found that by emailing the case workers directly on  your openings, they already know who which tenants will fit into your rates.

Mark N.A · Answer

Where I'm at you can list your properties with the local Section 8 office.

Shane M · Answer

Remember that you still want to qualify tenants via credit check, etc.

Tiara Murray · Answer

Wow, that simple... I don't know why I thought it would be a complicated process

Mark Yuschak · Answer

As far as I know, you don't personally get certified to provide HUD housing.  The home needs to meet the HUD guidelines.

Everytime I have a state-aid tenant, the tenant initiates the process and I do my part by filling out the forms.  The property is then inspected by one of their inspectors.  I do the minor fixes, they come back, then I'm good to go.