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Phoenix Housing Department Invites Landlords to Learn About Voucher Program Benefits at Owner Open House

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Published on March 21, 2024
Phoenix Housing Department Invites Landlords to Learn About Voucher Program Benefits at Owner Open HouseSource: City of Phoenix

Looking to fill your rentals in Phoenix with ease and assurance? The City of Phoenix Housing Department is laying out the welcome mat for local landlords to attend its Owner Open House event, where they'll dive into the perks of participating in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program—a win-win for property owners and voucher holders alike, according to the news release.

"We want property owners to be well informed of the benefits of working with the Housing Choice Voucher program," Elenia Sotelo, a Housing Manager in the Phoenix Housing Department, shared her vision of mutual support and financial stability for landlords and tenants, by renting to voucher holders landlords not only contribute to the availability of affordable housing but also revel in the security of consistent rental income.

The agenda is packed with sessions covering various aspects of the program, including Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts and housing inspection pitfalls, plus, for those who jump on board with new HAP contracts there's a $2,000 sign-on bonus up for grabs. The open house will be an opportunity for real face-time with folks from Housing, Human Services, Neighborhood Services, and Equal Opportunity departments.

Landlords can expect a slew of benefits like monthly subsidy checks courtesy of the city, lower tenant turnover due to the increased stability that comes with the voucher system and direct access to housing specialists committed to easing landlords into the process, all aspects meant to sweeten the deal and foster long-term collaborations say goodbye to some headaches of property management.

For the digitally savvy, there will also be workstations on hand with Arizona Quadel's Landlord Liaison ready to demystify your digital dilemmas, not to mention light refreshments to keep the conversations flowing. Click here for more details on the event which has been making waves on social media with tags like @phxhousing #HousingChoiceVoucher #Section8 #PHXSolutions to rope in interested parties across the online sphere.