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 H: Rent Reasonableness

At the time the MSHDA 51b is received and prior to tenancy approval, the HA makes a rent reasonableness determination by comparing the rent being charged by the owner to rents for comparable unassisted units in the area, and to rents being charged by the owner for comparable, unassisted units on the premises. Refer to Chapter VII, Rent Reasonableness for specific information.