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Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in the Section 8 rental assistance program. Section 8 is a highly successful federally funded program.

By providing rental subsidies directly to property owners, Section 8 does not create a large bureaucracy through the construction, maintenance, and management of housing. For a quick overview of the benefits of participating as a landlord, please read the information sheet.

We also encourage you to read the Section 8 Owner Booklet. It is a thorough description of the procedures and policies of the Norwalk Housing Authority. In this booklet, you will learn about how to select a Section 8 tenant and what to expect during the inspection. We value your participation, so please do not hesitate to call us at (562) 929-5588 if you ever have any questions about the program.

Housing Authority Benefits

Payment Standards
The Housing Authority uses payment standards to calculate the housing authority's maximum subsidy based upon the voucher size or unit size. Payment standards are set at 90-110% of the Fair Market Rent for the Los Angeles-Long Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. The payment standard is not the maximum rent the owner may charge. The requested rent must be comparable with similar units in the neighborhood. Rents vary widely in the City based upon location, size, amenities, type, age, and quality. Below are the payment standards effective April 1, 2023:

0 - Bedroom: $1,687
1 - Bedroom: $1,922
2 - Bedroom: $2,444
3 - Bedroom: $3,177
4 - Bedroom: $3,487
5 - Bedroom: $4,011

Financial Assistance for Property Owners who Rent to Low Income Tenants

SoCal Gas offers an energy upgrade rebate program that can save you money. Click here for more information.

Security Deposit Assistance Program
Exciting news! The Housing Authority will be offering Section 8 voucher holders and the homeless with payment of their security deposits. This program has limited funded and will be available on a first come, first served basis. We encourage landlords to read more about the program by reading the March 2016 issue of the "Housing Hotline." The program does not allow certain terms in the lease. For a list of prohibited lease terms, click here.

Housing Hotline Newsletter
Periodically, the Housing Authority publishes the "Housing Hotline" to educate and inform participating landlords. Check here for the latest issues.

USEFUL FORMS

Section 8 Property Owner Booklet

Information Sheet (Advantages of Section 8)

A Good Place to Live! (HUD Booklet on basic unit requirements)

Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home (EPA Brochure)

Bed Bug Notification Addendum

Vacancy Referral Form

W-9 Form

Direct Deposit Form

Change of Ownership Form

LINKS

HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program

Environmental Protection Agency lead safety requirements

Free rental listing service: http://www.socialserve.com/landlord/index.html

Fair Housing 101: Reasonable Accommodation (video)

Pest Control and Bed Bug Information: http://www.pestworld.org/pest-control-help/pest-control-faqs/bed-bugs/

Bed Bug Fact Sheet

Integrated Pest Management--A Guide for Affordable Housing--We hope you will use this guide to implement integrated pest management (IPM) at your property. While the materials are designed for public housing authority (PHA) management and owners/agents of affordable housing, anyone can use the principles outlined here to integrate IPM practices into a residential pest management strategy. The complete guide and additional resources are available at www.stoppests.org
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