How is Rent Assistance Provided?
SHA calculates the amount of assistance each family receives. The level of assistance is based on family size and income. A family is expected to pay approximately 30% of its income towards rent. When a family finds a unit and signs a lease, SHA will sign a Housing Assistance Payment Contract with the owner. Each month, SHA will make housing assistance payments directly to the owner. These payments are guaranteed monthly income to the owner as long as program requirements are met. What are the Tenant’s Responsibilities? The tenant must comply with the lease. It is the tenant’s responsibility to obey all lease obligations. This responsibility includes paying their share of the rent when it is due. The tenant must obey the rules and regulations of the building, as well as all of the rules written in the lease. The tenant should be careful not to damage the unit. If the unit needs repairs, notify the landlord right away. If the lease is violated, the family can be evicted and the Section
