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Reasons to Participate in the Housing Voucher Program
  • The rent subsidy payments paid on behalf of the tenant are guaranteed as long as the property is maintained in a decent and safe condition.
  • Rent Subsidies are automatically deposited into the account of your choice so that it is always received by the first of the month.
  • The program is based upon the private market, not public housing units. You will be helping to provide quality and affordable housing opportunities.
  • You screen and select your own tenants.
  • We may be able to provide additional information about the participating household to assist you with your screening. Consider us to be another resource.
  • You may rent to as many or as few Section 8 tenants as you choose.
  • The annual inspections can assist in helping to maintain your good property.
  • You utilize your own lease agreement.
  • You manage the property and tenant behavior - no rights are taken away as long as you are following Iowa landlord / tenant Law.
  • Units are inspected according to the City of Dubuque Existing Housing Code - the same code applied to any residential unit.
  • We offer free advertising of your vacant units.
  • You are able to refer other tenants that you know might qualify for rental assistance.

Notification and Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Before the execution of the lease, the owner or owner’s agent is required to disclose any knowledge of lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards in housing built prior to 1978 to all prospective residents. Our office must keep a copy of the disclosure notice executed by the owner and tenant in the tenant file.

Free Tenant Screening Options
Help us keep Dubuque neighborhoods safe, housing well-maintained, and tenants accountable. Click here for information regarding Free Tenant Screening Options offered by the City of Dubuque.


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