How the money works
The tenant pays a share of the rent, generally based on income, and the housing authority pays the rest to the landlord each month. The total rent must be reasonable for the area and within the program's limits.
Inspections
Before the tenancy starts and periodically after, the home is inspected against federal housing quality standards. Working smoke alarms, safe electrics, hot water and sound windows and doors are the usual items.
Taking part is the owner's choice
Texas law prevents cities from requiring landlords to accept vouchers (Local Government Code §250.007). Whether a property takes them is the owner's decision. Screening criteria must still be applied the same way to every applicant under fair housing law.
How we handle it
Where an owner chooses to accept vouchers, we deal with the paperwork, the inspections and the housing authority, and the payments appear on your statement like any other rent.
Questions
Do San Antonio landlords have to accept Section 8?
No. Texas law (Local Government Code section 250.007) prevents cities from requiring it. Taking part is the owner's choice.
Who runs the voucher program in San Antonio?
Opportunity Home San Antonio, the city's housing authority.
General information about Texas rules, not legal advice. For a specific situation, speak to a Texas attorney.