A letter will be sent to you and the landlord with a list of any issues that need to be addressed and what work needs to be done in order to have the unit meet the HQS requirements. The landlord…

An initial HQS (Housing Quality Standards) inspection will be scheduled. This inspection is to verify that there are no safety threats or any deficiencies to the property that could present a risk to anyone’s health or safety.

The landlord must sign and provide the requested information that is in the folder that you received at your eligibility interview. If the landlord has any questions, they can contact the Housing Authority for assistance. This paperwork must be returned…

No, the Housing Authority has a contract and addendum that is signed by both parties and is attached to your lease that you sign with the landlord. You must adhere to all policies and rules set forth in your lease…

You must notify the Housing Authority if you no longer wish to use your voucher so that the next applicant on the waiting list can be contacted. If you fail to find a rental unit before your voucher expires and…

If you have verification that you have been a resident of Greene County for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the date of issue of your voucher, it is possible to port your voucher to another county or…

If you are having trouble finding a rental unit after 60 days, you can request to have your voucher extended. Each request will be looked at on a case-by-case basis. The best way to help your chances of having your…

You can ask the landlord to lower the rent rate in order to fit into the 30-40% range of your income. If they do not wish to do that, then you will not be able to use your voucher at…

In order to have a rental unit approved, your rent amount has to be between 30-40% of your gross income less expenses and utility allowances. There is a complex formula used to calculate this amount which is dependent on the…

Possibly, depending on the size of the unit and your household composition. Your utility allowance would be calculated based on the number of bedrooms of the unit.