Whenever a new unit is listed with Housing Choice, the landlord’s first question is: How much is the rent going to be?
We would like to bring new units into the program at the landlord’s requested rental rate. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. In negotiating rental rates, the Housing Choice Programs caseworker must consider the following factors:
Number of bedrooms; number of bathrooms; additional rooms
Utilities and other services paid by the tenant
Rent Reasonableness
The rent does not exceed other similar unassisted units
Maximum rent burden of the client family
Rent burden cannot exceed 40%
See how Your subsidy is Calculated [1410] which is given to voucher holders
RENT INCREASES
The owner may request a rental increase only after the initial lease term.
Min. 60 day notice to tenant
Min. 60 day Request for Rent Increase to MHA; copy of notice to tenant attached
Rent Reasonableness test; approve/deny/amend
MHA gives 30 days notice to tenant and landlord of approve/deny/amend