Does anyone know how to rent section 8 Disabled?

Question

I was thinking of buying fixer uppers and fixing them up to rent to handicap people.

Lower counter tops, wheelchair ramps, wheelchair accessible showers ect...

A friend of mine mentioned it and I though it might be a good idea. Just not sure where to find rules and regs. and also how to list them for rent.

I know if I go with section 8 people there is a waiting list for them to find a house so they would rent right away.

I'm in Texas if that helps.

Thanks so much for your help.

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@David Soest

Check out the site Gosection8.com to post properties also check on HUD.gov on rules for handicap property and also check your local Housing Authority inspection department.

Tamara Elliott-Deering · Answer

David,

One of your biggest problems with fixing up older homes in my part of TX is that a lot of the homes built in the 80's and early 90's have really narrow (like 24") doorways that enter the bathrooms, because of the configuration of the baths there is no easy way to accommodate the turn radius and entrance requirements for wheel chair access, so you will end up having to do a total gut on one of those properties. Also, the fact that most houses here are built on slabs makes plumbing retrofitting more expensive. That said it can all be done just be aware that if you're not really careful with the properties that you choose your rehab costs may be higher than average. One final thought, if you're going to rent HUD homes you will have to follow ADA requirements and the thing that most people get wrong is the access ramp. Make sure you have a good understanding of the required slope and landing spaces and turn radii because this is an expensive mistake.

Good luck to you.

David Soest · Answer

@Merlie Ciceron

Thank you.

Wasn't sure how to do that.

David Soest · Answer

Thank you Merlie Ciceron.