What is HCV standard?

Overview. Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program regulations at 24 CFR Part 982 set forth basic housing quality standards (HQS) which all units must meet before assistance can be paid on behalf of a family and at least annually throughout the term of the assisted tenancy.

What is Section 8 housing Chicago?

Illinois operates a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program that provides rental assistance to low-income residents in Chicago, as well as in other cities throughout the state. In Chicago, Section 8 tenants apply the same way any other tenant would–through the landlord’s application process.

What does HQS stand for in housing?

Housing Quality Standards (HQS) are the HUD minimum quality standards for tenant-based programs. HQS standards are required both at initial occupancy and during the term of the lease.

How do I become a cha landlord in Chicago?

Complete and submit a Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA) packet (provided to you by the HCV family). Pass CHA’s owner eligibility screening. Have the unit inspected by CHA to ensure it meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS). Execute the lease with the HCV family and Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract with CHA.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Chicago?

Source of Income Protection Laws Naperville, Urbana and Cook County, which includes Chicago, all have rules that say landlords can’t discriminate against tenants using vouchers. So, the “No Section 8” in Craigslist apartment ads would be illegal there, though it does still happen.

What is a Section 8 quality control inspection?

Complaint inspections occur when a tenant, owner, or member of the public complains about the condition of an HCV housing unit. Quality control inspections examine a sample of housing units within a give PHA’s jurisdiction each year and occur throughout the year.

Can a landlord refuse housing benefit?

There is no law that specifically says a private landlord cannot refuse a property to a tenant who will be claiming benefits. However, it is very possible that a blanket policy of refusing to let to tenants in receipt of benefits will be viewed as indirect discrimination.

How do I become a Section 8 landlord in Chicago?

How to Become a Section 8 Landlord in Illinois

1. Contact the public housing agency (PHA) that covers your area. You can find yours at HUD’s website.
2. Advertise your rental whether or not your PHA offers a service like the one in Chicago.
3. Complete a Request for Tenancy Approval form.

What does HCV stand for?

HCV TAX SAVINGS PROGRAM. Under state law, Illinois property owners who rent to participants in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program may receive property tax abatement tax savings in an amount up to 19% of a property’s Equalized Assessed Value (EAV). The actual amount will depend upon tax rates, the state equalizer,…

How is hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevented?

The best way to prevent HCV infection is to avoid direct contact with other people’s blood. Currently, there is no vaccine against HCV. To reduce the chance of blood- to- blood contact, never share items that could have had other people’s blood on them, even when they look clean.

How do I become an HCV property owner?

The following steps summarize the process to become an HCV property owner: Pass Housing Quality Standards CHA owner eligibility screening (HQS) Inspection Every Regional provides a resource center that includes a wide range of information, internet access, property listings.

How to request a vacancy payment for my HCV unit?

To request a vacancy payment for your HCV unit, please visit www.chahcvportal.org. You can download the request form under the RESOURCES menu and submit the completed form in the Document Center under the MY ACCOUNT menu.