Apartments leased under the Section 8 program must meet HUD’s Housing Quality Standards (HQS), and are physically inspected by BHA to ensure that they are being kept in safe and decent conditions. Before any Section 8 assistance can be provided on behalf of a household, BHA inspects the unit. If repairs are needed, they must be completed before the household will be allowed to rent. BHA makes its best effort to inspect and if required re-inspect units (if repairs are needed) in a timely fashion. Complete information on BHA’s inspection guideline and Housing Quality Standards (HQS can be found in chapter 12 of BHA’s HCV Administrative Plan.
Helpful Forms
The BHA pays landlords through direct deposit. The money is deposited directly into your bank account without having to wait for a check.
This is the form to sign up for direct deposit. Direct Deposit form.
These are the instructions to access your pay remittance, once you have signed up for direct deposit. Instructions
The BHA needs a W-9 form to process payments: W-9
Your Contrat with the BHA is called a HAP (Housing Assistance Payment): A sample HAP can be viewed here: HAP
Mutual Recission Lease Form