The Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) is a required document that landlords must submit before a unit can be approved for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
The Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) is a required document that must be completed and submitted by landlords who wish to rent their property to participants in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
This form initiates the process by which the Dover Housing Authority reviews and approves the proposed unit for subsidy. Once the RFTA is received, DHA schedules an inspection of the unit to ensure it meets all Housing Quality Standards (HQS) as mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Along with the RFTA form, landlords are provided with an Inspection Checklist to help prepare their units for the evaluation.
This checklist outlines the minimum requirements that must be met for the unit to be approved. Additionally, DHA may issue Landlord and Tenant Questionnaire Forms to gather more detailed information about the tenancy, rent amount, and lease terms.
It’s important that all documentation is filled out completely and accurately to avoid delays in the approval process. Once the unit passes inspection and all forms are verified, the lease can be finalized, and the housing assistance payments can begin.
DHA encourages all landlords and tenants to communicate openly and reach out with any questions throughout this process.
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