The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly Section 8) provides rental assistance to low-income families in the private rental market.

Are you a landlord in the metro Richmond area interested in participating in the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority's (RRHA's) Housing Choice Voucher Program? Do you know a landlord who may be interested in participating? Here are a few benefits for landlords to consider:

• Guaranteed Rent: Through this rent subsidy program, if a family experiences a loss of income, RRHA, in most instances would increase its portion of the rent payment.
• Good clients. RRHA conducts criminal history background checks on all potential Housing Choice clients. Landlords are able to develop their own selection criteria, as well. A participating landlord is not required to rent to a family that does not meet all eligibility requirements.
• Low Vacancy Rates: Because clients are looking for quality affordable housing, a Housing Choice landlord may not frequently have a vacant property.

If you decide to participate in the program, be prepared to furnish proof of legal ownership of any units(s) that you are offering under the program. (This is a requirement of the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (Virginia HUD office)).