Become A Landlord

How to become an AHA Landlord?

AHA is currently welcoming City of Alameda landlords to participate in its programs.

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) currently works with over 400 City of Alameda landlords via the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program which provides affordable housing to low-income renters. AHA staff understands the goals and demands upon landlords, so AHA works to streamline the landlord application process and ensure rental payments are paid on time.

If you are a landlord and interested in renting units to a Housing Choice Voucher program participant, please contact Iyana Barnes:

Iyana Barnes

AHA Housing Specialist III

Benefits of Becoming an AHA Landlord

  • Minimize vacancies since AHA increases its payments when the participant experiences a loss or reduction of income.
  • Reliable monthly rental income from AHA.
  • Lease-Up Bonus for any new Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) unit.
  • Use normal lease agreement with tenant, including standard house rules. Simply add AHA addendum.
  • Select and screen the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) tenant the same way any other tenant is selected and screened.
  • Free Unit Listing Upon Turnover –AHA maintains a listing of available HCV units on our website to help fill vacancies quickly.
  • Free Inspections –Trained inspector looks for safety hazards to protect the landlord and tenant, plus the landlord will be alerted to preventative maintenance issues.
  • Same security deposit and late fees can be charged as would be charged to other tenants.
  • Attentive and dedicated AHA staff available to answer questions and process paperwork.
  • Help a low-income family find affordable housing.
  • Access to online landlord portal to easily complete administrative tasks and to stay informed.

Common Questions From Prospective AHA Landlords

Who Will You Be Housing?

The Housing Authority’s goal is to provide low-income families with an opportunity to live in safe and affordable homes. While there is no typical Housing Authority participant profile, 64% of AHA tenants have a head of household that is a senior or person with a disability. The remaining households primarily consist of hard-working families who need access to safe housing that is in close proximity to great schools and employment.

How Do AHA Landlords Always Get Paid on Time?

Another benefit of becoming an AHA Landlord is AHA provides regular and on-time rental payments. AHA prides itself on the prompt payments to our landlords. AHA landlords can sign up for automatic payments that are direct deposited into the landlords’ bank account. This convenient process allows for on-time payments each month.

How do I find qualified tenants interested in renting?

Tenants are screened for income eligibility and once certified receive a housing voucher that describes what size unit they qualify for.

How will tenants find me?

Prospective tenants will be directed toward viable units on the available rentals page.

For more information, please also feel free to review AHA’s Frequently Asked Questions section.

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda is opening a housing wait list application for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and select Project-Based Voucher (PBV) programs on Tuesday, December 3rd at 12pm through Monday, December 16th at 12pm.   For more information, please call (888) 506-1220 or visit: https://www.alamedahsg.org/applicants/wait-lists/

La Autoridad de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Alameda está abriendo una solicitud de lista de espera de vivienda para el programa de Vales de Elección de Vivienda (HCV) y programas seleccionados de Vales Basados ​​en Proyectos (PBV) desde el martes 3 de diciembre a las 12 p. m. hasta el lunes 16 de diciembre a las 12 p. m.   Para obtener más información, por favor llame (888) 506-122o o visite:  https://www.alamedahsg.org/applicants/wait-lists/

阿拉米达市住房管理局将于 12 月 3 日星期二中午 12 点至 12 月 16 日星期一中午 12 点开放住房选择券 (HCV) 计划和选择项目券 (PBV) 计划的住房等候名单申请 欲了解更多信息,请访问:(888) 506-1220
https://www.alamedahsg.org/applicants/wait-lists/

Cơ quan Quản lý Nhà ở Thành phố Alameda đang mở đơn đăng ký danh sách chờ nhà ở cho chương trình Phiếu lựa chọn nhà ở (HCV) và các chương trình Phiếu chọn nhà theo dự án (PBV) chọn lọc
từ Thứ Ba, ngày 3 tháng 12 lúc 12 giờ trưa đến Thứ Hai, ngày 16 tháng 12 lúc 12 giờ trưa.   Để biết thêm thông tin, vui lòng truy cập: (888) 506-1220
https://www.alamedahsg.org/applicants/wait-lists/

Ang Housing Authority ng Lungsod ng Alameda ay nagbubukas ng aplikasyon sa listahan ng paghihintay sa pabahay para sa programang Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) at piliin ang mga programang Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
sa Martes, ika-3 ng Disyembre sa ika-12 ng gabi hanggang Lunes, ika-16 ng Disyembre sa ika-12 ng gabi.   Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, mangyaring bisitahin ang: (888) 506-1220
https://www.alamedahsg.org/applicants/wait-lists/