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Rental Process

Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) thanks you for your interest in the Section 8 Housing Program. This program was created in 1937 and is managed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Several programs are operated under Section 8, including the Housing Choice Voucher Program which pays property owners a large portion of rent and utilities to more than two-million households throughout the United States.

Please review the other pages in this section of the Web site to learn more about the program and determine if you would be interested in participating. If you would like additional information please contact us.

The Process

YHA’S JOB

Review all applications to see if applicant is eligible for the program
Explain all the rules of the program to program to all families who are qualified
Issue voucher, if necessary assist family in finding a place
Approve unit, owner, and tenancy
Ensure both family and unit continue to qualify for program
Make sure both owner and tenant are following program rules
Provide owners and families with professional services
Make housing assistance payments to owner in timely manner

FAMILY'S JOB

Provide YHA with complete and accurate information
Make an effort to find suitable housing that qualifies in the program
Cooperate in all YHA appointments
Take responsibility for the care of the unit
Comply with lease agreements
Comply with voucher obligations

OWNERS'S JOB

Screen voucher applicants to determine who is the best fit
Comply with Fair Housing Laws
Maintain housing by making timely repairs
Consider family’s background
Paying rent/utilities
Caring for the property
Respecting rights of others
Engaging in drug crime related activities
or other activities that are a threat to life, safety, and property
Compliance with essential conditions
Comply with HAP contract
Collet rent by tenant otherwise enforce lease

Program benefits include:

A new way to find tenants and fill vacant units.
Guaranteed, on-time rental subsidy payment for YHA's share of the rent.
Stable rent. If a tenant's income drops, YHA can increase its share to ensure that you continue to receive the full rent.
Minimal paperwork. You may use your own lease and screening criteria.
YHA provided inspections. Find problems to help ensure your property's resale value and make it easier to lease the unit after the tenant moves out.
Will Assist Landlords in completing a Landlord mitigation fund request.
Long term renters.

For anyone interested in learning more about our Section 8 programs and partnering with us, please do not hesitate to contact:

Tyler Cox
Landlord Liaison
Phone: (509) 508-0149
office: (509) 453-3106 extension: 151
Email: Tyler.Cox@yakimahousing.org

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed for lunch from 11:30-12:30
Closed Fridays & all Federal Holidays

Office Address

1116 Fruitvale Blvd
Yakima, WA 98902

Mailing Address

PO Box 1447
Yakima, WA 98907

Phone Numbers

Office: 509-453-3106
TDD: 1-800-545-1833 ext 560