Can I turn down section 8 in Florida?
5 Replies
Zach Westerfield
from Warner Robins, GA
posted about 3 years ago
Mark Fries
Contractor from Jacksonville, FL
replied about 3 years ago
John Powell
Real Estate Agent from Kennesaw, GA
replied about 3 years ago
I get asked all the time. My answer is you must meet all of the requirements listed on the application. One of which is 3x rent in verifiable income. My house here rents for $1200 and I have yet to have a section 8 tenant show a $3600 income. I have yet to have one pay an application fee ($40 per adult) either. But I have had excellent tenants with great credit apply and get the house.
John Thedford
Real Estate Broker from Naples, FL
replied about 3 years ago
There is no law requiring a landlord to set themselves up for section 8.
Jay Helms
Rental Property Investor from Gulf Breeze, FL
replied about 3 years ago
agree with @Mark Fries @Zach Westerfield In our properties’ counties, Section 8 housing is an elective. And if you want to gain Section 8 tenants, you have to fill out the application with the county, go through their inspection, etc.
if you’re not interested in having section 8 tenants, then don’t apply. And nothing wrong with telling inquirers that you don’t accept Section 8.
Zach Westerfield
from Warner Robins, GA
replied about 3 years ago
Thanks for the help!