WRVP Landlord Incentives
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.