09/03/2024
**ATTENTION ALL BROWN COUNTY LANDLORDS**
The Brown Metropolitan is looking to find private landlords who are willing to accept the Brown Metropolitan Housing Vouchers!!
If you are a landlord in the Brown County area who has considered renting to the voucher program but haven’t please reach out! We are happy to answer any
Questions you may have!! I will list some common misconceptions of how the program works, and what we are asking for. If you are interested in learning more please contact me, (Madison Glenn) at my contact number below. Thank you!!
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1. We have heard of the horror stories of renting to the voucher program, how do we know that it won’t happen to us? There has been a misconception at some point in time that the voucher program runs background checks, and landlord references prior to issuing a voucher. That is NOT true. It is up to the landlord to do these types of checks prior to renting. We strongly suggest doing this to prevent any issues.
2. What happens if a voucher holder destroys my unit? Unfortunately, we do not pay for any damage a renter may cause. However, if someone that has a voucher destroys your unit we will terminate their assistance and they will not be allowed to have another voucher issued to them through our voucher program.
3. What is rent like, how do we receive it, and what can we charge? With the voucher program that can vary depending on the voucher size the individual was issued. Currently the rents that we are allotted to pay aren’t up to par with some of the pricing. We are hoping to work with landlords so that everyone is happy. We issue a check around the first of every month and mail to the landlord unless otherwise directed.
4. How do I be apart of the program? You can call in give us your contact information and we will put your contact on our landlord list for possible renters/voucher holders to contact you.
5. Does any unit qualify? Not any unit can qualify. The unit needs to be able to pass an HQS inspection. The best way to explain that is our rule of thumb, “if it is in the unit, it has to work.”
6. Can we raise rents? When first entering the program you are not allowed to raise the rent for the term of 1 year. After the first year you can ask for a rent increase.
If you have any other questions or concerns please contact me at 937-378-6041 ext. 320
Thank you,
Madison Glenn