Other Information

The unit must meet HUD Housing Quality Standards and the approved rent must be affordable based on the family’s household income and market rate comparable. 

If the unit rent is greater than the payment standard, the tenant is required to pay the additional amount.

Landlords may collect a security deposit, but the deposit cannot be in excess of private practice, or in excess of amounts charged by the owner to unassisted tenants.

LRHA does not screen HCV participants for suitability as tenants BUT we do conduct a criminal background check on all participants. You are encouraged to use any or all of the following screening methods as long as you do not discriminate in your tenant selection based on race, color, religion, sex, country of birth, handicap or familial status.

• Credit check
• Rental History
• Landlord References
• Employment references to verify source of income
• Meet prospective renters at their current residence to see how they maintain their living environment

Fun Facts

• The average tenant time in the program is 4.9 years
• 26% of HCV households are elderly (older than 62)
• 26% of HCV households are non-elderly disabled
• 43% of HCV households are single person
• Over 80,000 HCV vouchers are designated for Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing

For more information on how you, as a landlord, can participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program please contact LRHA at (434) 485-7200.

Virginia Law on accepting Section 8 vouchers - click HERE

Owner Rights and Obligation - VAWA - Click HERE to download the PDF

We do business in accordance to federal fair housing laws:

• Virginia Fair Housing Office
• US Department of Housing & Urban Development