Prospective Landlord Checklist

Welcome and thank you for your interest in participating in Northwest Georgia Housing Authority's (NWGHA) 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: Northwest Georgia 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 Northwest Georgia Housing Authority's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program (tenant has a voucher from Northwest Georgia Housing Authority) you will need to register with Northwest Georgia Housing Authority. You can register by picking up a landlord packet at our Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Office, 201 Watters St., Rome, GA 30161 - Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please use the checklist 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 a 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 an IRS document assigning EIN, the owner may call 1-800-529-4933, ask for business matters, and complete IRS phone verification, EIN can be faxed directly.
  • Certificate of Organization & Articles of Incorporation/Organization. To obtain a 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

If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Kirkland, (HCV Coordinator) or call 706-235-0247.