Landlord Partnership Program

Housing Choice Voucher / Landlords

The Landlord Partnership Program aims to expand rental opportunities for families holding housing choice vouchers by making landlord participation in the program more attractive and feasible, and by making the entire program more streamlined.

Benefits Include:

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Security Deposit:

Up to $2,500 per family to be paid to the owner

Deposit will be returned to MHA once family moves out (if no damages)

Loss Mitigation:

Up to $3,500 per family to be paid to the owner once family vacates and it is determined the family caused damages beyond normal wear and tear.

Owner has 21 days to submit claim form to MHA along with photos and estimates.

In accordance with state law and the Contractors State License Board, any work completed for $500.00 or more (includes labor & materials) must be done by a licensed contractor. 

Vacancy Loss:

Provides up to one’s month of rent to a landlord/property owner while repairing excessive damage to the unit with the commitment to rent to another rental assistance participant. Maximum per unit is $3,000.

Building and Planning Permit Fees: 

Owners with properties in the County Unincorporated areas that participate in rental assistance programs with 50% of their units would be allowed to have building permit fees waived on a prorated basis for work done at the rental site for repairs or improvements.

Landlord Liaison Project:

• Access to a dedicated landlord liaison 24-hour hotline to address immediate issues.
• Rapid response to landlord concerns through collaborative partnerships with County Departments and other community based non-profit providers.
• Landlord Advisory Committee established.
• Landlord workshops and trainings offered. 
• Online landlord portal.

Landlord Partnership Forms

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