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HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) is administered by Decatur Housing with funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The HCVP is a federally-funded program offering much-needed rental assistance to low-income families through the issuance of housing vouchers. These vouchers give families the freedom to select decent, safe, and sanitary housing based on their individual needs. Participating landlords provide families with greater choice and better housing opportunities for rental units located throughout the City of Decatur and DeKalb County. 

Voucher holders are responsible for finding suitable housing based upon the size of the family and the requirements of the program. Voucher holders may remain in their current dwelling if the unit is acceptable under the program. The Housing Choice Voucher must be used within the Housing Authority's jurisdiction in the first year. After initial 12 month term lease you may request to vacate to find another sutable unit.

Owner benefits include:

GREATER CHOICE

The HCVP offers an available pool of prospective tenants. Tenant selection is based on the landlord's own selection criteria. It is the landlord's decision as to who he/she accepts as a tenant and it is the landlord's responsibility to manage the property.

FAST PROCESSING

The lease and contract may begin the same day the unit passes the initial inspection or after your scheduled move out date of any other housing choice voucher unit. 

MAXIMUM UNIT UPKEEP

Annual inspections ensure the unit is being well-maintained by the owner/manager and family.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Decatur Housing offers direct deposit to landlords. 

 

 

Landlord Responsibilities 

  • To screen the prospective tenant family for suitability.
  • To maintain the property in good condition and complete repairs within a reasonable amount of time upon request by Decatur Housing, or the family.
  • To comply with equal opportunity and fair housing requirements.
  • To enforce the lease.
  • To comply with the terms and conditions of the assisted lease and HAP contract.
  • To comply with the federal regulations, DH's policies, state, and local laws.
  • To pay for owner-supplied utilities and services as obligated.
  • Not to request any addtional payments from the tenant other than what is in the HAP contract. 

 

Participant Responsibilities

  • To pay their portion of the rent in a timely manner.
  • To notify Decatur Housing of any changes of income or family composition within (10) ten days.
  • To pay for utilities and services as obligated.
  • To maintain the unit.
  • You must not engage in any illegal activities.
  • You must be responsible for the actions of their family and guests.
  • You must permit access to the unit for repairs.
  • You must refrain from disturbing others.
  • You must only allow only occupants on the lease to reside in the unit.
  • You must abide by the terms of the Housing Choice Voucher, the lease, and all applicable Decatur Housing policies.