The Wiregrass Regional Voucher Program (WRVP) of Dothan Housing (DH) has developed a Landlord Incentive Program in an effort to expand housing opportunities for Voucher Holders. The incentive program is aimed at:

• Attract, Recruit, & Retain Landlords in the Wiregrass Area
• Develop better relationships with Landlords and increase Landlord Satisfaction
• Streamline the Operations of the WRVP and remove the bureaucratic red tape
• Increase the number of units available for Voucher Holders to rent
• Increase the Lease-up success rates for vouchers issued
• Increase the overall voucher utilization rate for the WRVP

The Section 8 HCV Program Incentives for Landlords include the following:

1. Signing Bonus for a New Units under a HAP Contract

All Landlords are eligible for a $300 Signing Bonus who sign a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract for a New Unit that is leased up allowing a Voucher Holder to move in.

2. New Application Fee for a New Unit under a HAP Contract

Landlords are eligible for a New Application Fee up to $50 who sign a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract for a Unit that is leased up allowing a New Voucher Holder to move in.

3. Security Deposit for a New Unit under a HAP Contract

Landlords are eligible for a Security Deposit Payment up to the First Month's Rent who sign a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract for a Unit that is leased up allowing a New Voucher Holder to move in.

4. Access to Assistance Connect Portal

Landlords have access to a 24/7 online portal; able to review payments/statements, receive real-time inspection updates, update owner information, send and retrieve documents and manage rentals.

5. Landlord Liaison

Dothan Housing is the only PHA in Alabama with a Landlord Liaison, the landlord liaison will provide personal and direct customer service to our valued landlord partners.

The above-mentioned Landlord Bonuses and Incentive Payments must meet the following criteria:  

• The Landlord must bring on a new unit that is not already on the WRVP.
• The Landlord must sign a 12-month HAP contract to qualify for the Landlord Incentive Program.

*** Please note: Transfer of current Section 8 HCV Participants are not eligible for application or security deposit assistance. ***

Landlords may contact our Landlord Liaison, Ms. Jordon Bonner, by email at jbonner@dothanhousing.org or by phone at (334) 589-0769 for more information.