Housing Voucher Programs - Policy and Procedures Manual

Chapter VI Sections

1. Required Initial Verifications
2. Family Locates Unit
3. Eligibility of Unit
4. Landlord Screening/Selection of Tenant
5. Landlord Registration Requirements and Procedures
6. Owner Disapproval and Restrictions
7. Affordability (40%) Cap
8. Rent Reasonableness
9. Inspection
10. Lease Requirements
11. Changes in Family Size/Income Prior to Effective Date
12. Executing Initial HAP Contract
13. Landlord Unit Information in Elite
14. Tenant/Landlord Late Fees
15. Portability Option
16. Project-Based Assistance
17. Applicable Forms List

Exhibits

• Exhibit 2

Chapter VI: Initial Contracts

Section F: Owner Disapproval and Restrictions

Participation in the program is not an option for every owner. MSHDA must disapprove certain owners. Refer to Chapter XI, Landlord Issues, for specific information.