Rent Information For Owners
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When will I start getting paid?
You should collect your tenant's portion of the first month's rent and the security deposit when he or she moves in. Your first Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) from OHA will arrive several weeks after the unit passes inspection.
Who should I contact if I haven't received my regular monthly check from OHA?
 If you have not received your monthly Housing Assistance Payment, please contact the Section 8 Accounting Department to find out if a check was issued and mailed to you. You may use any of the following numbers to reach the Section 8 Accounting Department: (510) 874-1621 or (510) 874-1677 or (510) 874-1622.
If a check was issued it may have been lost in the mail. Housing Assistance Payments are mailed on the first day of the month and are not considered lost until the 10th. If you have not received your check by the 10th day of the month please call the Section 8 Accounting Department.
How do I update my address with OHA?   Click here for OHA's Owner's Address Change form.
What if my tenant doesn't pay their portion of the rent?
Your Section 8 tenant is responsible for paying their rent just like any other tenant. As the owner, you have the same rights and responsibilities to take legal action against your Section 8 tenant if they do not pay their rent portion. You should seek legal assistance and carefully follow all applicable local, state and federal eviction laws. OHA is not responsible for rent collection or evictions.
A copy of all legal notices must be mailed to your OHA Representative.
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OHA will process your first check after we have approved the lease and contract and received your 
To receive a replacement check, you will need to sign a Request for Stop Payment and Replacement Check form. Once we have processed the stop payment and received confirmation from the bank, we will mail you another check. This process usually takes 5-7 working days.