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Section 8 is a great method of ensuring rent payment is collected on time. Section 8 voucher holders must comply to a strict guideline to keep the property in good condition.

Dallas Housing Authority has Section 8 workshops for HomeOwners/ Landlords interested in putting their rental properties.

First Monday: Apartment Association of Greater Dallas (Midway Tower)
4230 LBJ Freeway, Suite 140 – Wing IV at 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Second Monday: Lakeland Manor
3105 Peavy Road at 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Third Monday: YMCA
3737 Goldman at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fourth Wednesday: YMCA
3737 Goldman at 9:00am - 12:00pm

This presentation explains how the Section 8 program works in Dallas Housing Authority. It may similar to other housing authorities in different cities.

 
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HELPFUL RESOURCES

How to Lease Your Property - the Section 8 style (Microsoft Word - 22KB)

This document provides a step-by-step method in leasing your property under Section 8 with Dallas Housing Authority.

Section 8 Bonus Program (Dallas Housing Authority) (Microsoft Word - 27KB) 

Locate your property in the US Census Tract. If it is in the Court-Targeted Area(s), it MAY qualify for special bonus program(s).

U.S. Census Tract

There are some special programs/ incentives if your properties are located in certain geographical census tract. 

Court-Targeted Areas (Microsoft Word - 77KB)

If your property is listed on these court-target areas, you will qualify for Special Bonus program(s) offered by Dallas Housing Authority.

Fair Market Rents in Texas (Acrobat Reader)

This .pdf file provides Fair Market Rent survey for Landlords to gage what the properties rent for in different cities per bedrooms in each property.

Section 8 Property Vacancy Form (Microsoft Word - 29KB)

Ready to list your property with Dallas Housing Authority? Here's the vacancy you can use. Or better, you can now list your property online.

Section 8 Inspection Criteria (Microsoft Word - 49KB)

Section 8 Inspection may be stringent. This document will provide good guidelines to help you prefer for your inspection.

OTHER CITIES HOUSING AUTHORITIES

• Plano Housing Authority
• Frisco Housing Authority
• Acorn Housing Corporation, Dallas 214-823-9885
  Assists low-to moderate-income homebuyers qualify for mortgages. Offers loan counseling, home buyer education and financial benefits.
• AIDS Services of Dallas 214-941-0523
  Low-cost medically supportive housing for men, women and children with AIDS and their families. No qualifying income needed.
• Crossroads Interfaith Housing Program, Irving 972-254-4003
  Provides long-term housing for homeless families with children and offers educational opportunities, counseling and life-skills classes.
• Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity 214-827-4037
  Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity 817-926-9219
  Habitat for Humanity, Northern Collin County (www.ncc-habitat.org) 972-542-5300
  Habitat for Humanity of Denton (www.dentonhabitat.freeservers.com) 940-484-5006
  Builds affordable housing for low-income families. (S SP)
• Dallas County Home Loan Counseling Center 214-819-6060
  Assists first-time home buyers with individual home buying and counseling. Home buying seminars and down payment or closing cost assistance.

 
For more information about the benefits of Section 8 Landlording, please contact 3:16 team REALTY.