Housing Choice Voucher Checklist

 Attend Owner Orientation (optional).

 Determine market comparable rent.

 Advertise your available vacancy. Free listing available-call (916) 440-1343 or use the online service.

 Screen tenant for suitability.

4. Complete background check for previous rental history and any other information you are going to verify.

 Complete Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA).

1. Make sure you include Tax Identification Number.

2. Include a copy of your Recorded Grant Deed.

 Rental unit must pass Housing Quality Standards Inspection.

1. Up to 14 days after RFTA is received by SHRA.

2. Tenant cannot be authorized to move in until unit passes. (Unless the Tenant was already occupying the unit at the time they received their voucher)

3. Additional inspection if unit does not pass.

 Housing Assistance Payments Contract (HAP) and Tenancy Addendum will be mailed to you.

1. Please allow 7-14 days after inspection.

2. HAP Contract is for one year, then it is month to month.

 HAP Contract and Tenancy Addendum must be signed by Owner/Agent and Tenant and returned to SHRA.

1. Include a copy of your lease.

2. SHRA will mail back copies for Owner/Agent and tenant

 Payment to Owner/Agent will be mailed.  Please allow 7-14 days from the time SHRA receives the HAP Contract and Tenancy Addendum.