The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program works through a joint effort of all three parties involved.
With the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) coordinates the participation of property owners and landlords. When a tenant is on the program, KHC pays a Housing Assistant Payment (HAP) to their landlord.
The tenant has several responsibilities:
- Provide KHC with information to verify and certify eligibilty and to determine the amount of rent
- Finds housing, pays portion of rent required and follows lease requirements
- Complies with any tenant obligations
- Cooperates with KHC during unit inspections and annual recertifications
Finally, the landlord or property owner also has some responsibilities:
- Tenant selection and leasing
- Receives HAP payments
- Complies with program requirements
- Maintains property
- Normal owner responsibilities (rent collection, maintenance, etc.)
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