Section8 Questions - How to get close or the full Gross Rent?

Question

How to get the maximum rent from secion8 applicants?

let's say i listed a three bedroom rental for $2800 but the the tenant8 applicant has a gross rent voucher for $3200. Gas/Heat/Hot Water is included in the rental, when completing the proposed rent form could I ask for more rent money or should I stick to what the property is originally listed for?

Melanie P. · Answer

You lease it for whatever you advertised it for on the initial term and jack it up to the maximum a year for now when they renew.

Jamie O'Connell · Answer

Agreed with Nathan, I have to show options showing others have gotten that rent. However, I have also put in the Fair Market Voucher Rent portion and submitted. Sometimes I get told no it doesn't match, other times I have just had it approved no problem.

Nathan Gesner · Answer

I don't know what's allowed in your market. Where I live, the Landlord has to provide at least three comparable rentals to justify the rent rate.

Section8 Questions - How to get close or the full Gross Rent?

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