Prospective Landlord Checklist

Welcome and thank you for your interest in participating in Decatur Housing Authority's (DHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. The Housing Choice program is always in need of well-maintained properties and knowledgeable, involved landlords. We encourage you to visit and thoroughly read the Landlord section to better understand the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program process.

Step 1: Listing your property for rent: Decatur Housing Authority utilizes the services of a non-profit organization, www.georgiahousingsearch.org  for potential landlords to list their properties for rent. This is a FREE service to property owners and offers widespread marketing of your property. The company will walk you through the steps to list your property. You may also call them at 1-877-428-8844.

Step 2: If you choose a tenant who is a participant in Decatur Housing Authority's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program (tenant has a voucher from Decatur Housing Authority) you will need to register with Decatur Housing Authority. You can register by picking up a landlord packet at our Central Office, 750 Commerce Drive, Suite 400, Decatur, Georgia 30030 - Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by accessing www.decaturhousing.org.

Please use the check list below to eliminate delay in processing and submit accordingly.

1. Owner completes a Landlord Packet 

• Registering Property
• Owner Information Form
• Direct Deposit (owner's original ink signature)
• Change Information Form
• W-9 (owner's original ink signature)

2. Owner's W-9, Direct Deposit Authorization (All forms listed require original owner signature).

3. As manager, you may encounter signature restrictions, for example, owner's W-9, Direct Deposit Authorization. Such forms require original owner signatures.

Additional documents required with the completed packet, if using a management company are:

• Management agreement signed by both parties. (If applicable)
• (If using an agent) Employer's statement for agent: A clear copy of the agent's photo identification.

Additional documents required to submit with the completed packet are:

• IRS document assigning EIN for both owner and company. To obtain IRS document assigning EIN, the owner may call 1-800-529-4933, ask for business matters, complete IRS phone verification, EIN can be faxed directly.
• Certificate of Organization & Articles of Incorporation/Organization. To obtain Certificate of Organization & Articles of Incorporation the owner may visit 214 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334 or phone 404-656-2851
• Recorded Warranty Deed
• W-9 completed for both owner and company, unless owner owned and operated
• Blank Pre-printed voided check. (PHYSICAL CHECK, NOT A PHOTOCOPY)
• Direct Deposit Form (must be the owner's signature)

Landlord Briefing Information - click here.

If you have any questions, please email the Housing Specialist or call (404)270-2139.