Owner Certification Training:
The initial step to becoming an HCV landlord is to register for
the free HCV Owner Certification Training. This training is
mandatory for participation and renting a unit in the Housing
Choice Voucher (HCV) program.
PHA now conducts Owner Certification Training virtually with the
following schedule each week:
Tuesday morning 10am-1pm
Click on the link to register:
PHA's HCV Owner Certification Training Tickets
The training sessions are conducted by PHA staff and
help owners understand HCV program regulations and PHA policies.
They cover how the HCV program works, the rights and
responsibilities of participating property owners and how to
conduct business with PHA effectively.
Failure to attend this training is considered non-compliance and
will result in PHA dissapproval of participation as a vendor on the
Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Listing Your Property:
Learn more about our online property
listings here.
Required
Documentation:
Landlords must have the following documents before a unit can be
leased:
- A current Renter's License for the unit being leased.
- You can obtain a license from the Municipal Service Building.
Department of License Issuance Unit, 1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.,
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
- PHA will also accept a receipt from the City of Philadelphia
Department of Licenses and Inspections showing that you have
applied for the rental license. However, you must forward PHA a
copy of the actual rental license once you receive it.
- A copy of the Deed of Record (which can be obtained from City
Hall) or HUD 1 Settlement Sheet (which can be obtained from the
title company you closed with).
- Photo identification of owner and certified rental agent or
property management company (if applicable).
- A completed IRS Form W-9, Request of Taxpayer Identification
Number and Certification for owner or certified rental agent or
property management company (if applicable). Click here for the W-9 Form.
- If an individual other than the owner will manage the property
then the following documents
must be completed:
Landlords must also:
- submit a government-issued document to verify the Employer
Identification Number (EIN) used on the W-9. If individual Social
Security Number (SSN) is used, you must provide copy of Social
Security Card.
- agree to direct deposit of monies for Housing Assistance
Payments.
- be current with property taxes prior to Housing Quality
Inspection.
- be current with utilities prior to Housing Quality Inspection.
- Utilities must be turned on by the landlord at the time of
inspection in order for the inspection to be completed.
- have an approved Housing Quality Inspection.
- A PHA inspector, prior to signing of the lease, will conduct an
inspection to ensure the unit meets PHA's standards.
Note: All information will be collected at the time of
lease up with the client.
Note: All owners residing twenty-five miles or more outside of
the City of Philadelphia must have a certified rental agent or
property management company to represent their property. The owner
is required to submit a signed Agent/Owner Contract to confirm that
the individual presenting him/herself to PHA is authorized to act
on the owner's behalf.
For more information, call our Owner Services Department at
215-684-5596 or email us at
hcvlandlords@pha.phila.gov.