Phoenix AZ Section 8 rental for disabled family member

[Abigail Cooper]

Hi BP, Out of state investor here. I’ve been subsidizing the living expenses of my disabled mother for the past year - it’s a strain financially. Recently I discovered that there is an exception for renting section 8 to a close family member if they are disabled and the property provides “reasonable accommodation”. She qualifies as her income is only a couple hundred dollars a month. I’d like to get her a safe place to live but can’t afford to cover the difference if she can’t pay market rent, so this seems like an ideal solution to keep her housed and safe. Does anyone have experience with the process of prepping a property for reasonable accommodations, having it approved, and having her section 8 approved? I’m concerned about the long waits and the timing required to get both my mother and the unit approved. I don’t know what would be likely to count as “reasonable accommodation”. She has to lie down a lot during the day and can only sit or stand for an hour max before resting. She has an ESA. I have experience as a landlord but have never done section 8. If anyone who has done this could help walk me through the strategies/process I would really appreciate the help.