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Section 8 tenants, without the paperwork headache.

Voucher holders are some of Newark’s most reliable renters - and the housing authority pays its share directly. The catch is the process. That catch is our job.

Why it works

Why smart Newark landlords take vouchers.

Direct payment

The housing authority pays its share of the rent straight to you, on a schedule. That portion does not depend on a tenant’s month.

Deep demand

Voucher holders are actively searching in Newark right now - and struggling to find landlords who will work with them. Your vacancy is their answer.

Real payment standards

2026 Newark payment standards reach $2,205 for a 2-bedroom and $2,761 for a 3-bedroom. See the table.

The process

How a voucher lease-up runs.

RFTA submitted

The Request for Tenancy Approval starts the file with the housing authority. We prepare it right the first time - wrong paperwork is where weeks die.

Inspection passed

The unit must pass an HQS inspection. We prep it against the real checklist - see what inspectors look for - and meet the inspector ourselves.

HAP contract signed

The Housing Assistance Payments contract locks in the authority’s share. We track it to signature.

Payments start

The authority’s portion arrives on its cycle, the tenant pays theirs, and renewals run on rails from there.

Straight answers

What landlords ask us.

How much will the housing authority pay for my unit?+
Up to the payment standard for the voucher size - $2,205 for a 2-bedroom under Newark Housing Authority’s 2026 schedule. The exact split depends on the tenant’s income. Full payment standards table.
How long does it take?+
Clean files move in a few weeks. The killers are incomplete RFTA paperwork and failed inspections - both are avoidable, and avoiding them is what we do.
What if my unit fails inspection?+
You get a fix list and a re-inspection. Most failures are small - a missing detector, a loose railing. Our prep checklist catches them before the inspector does.
Can I still screen voucher applicants?+
Yes - the same screening criteria you apply to cash tenants, applied evenly. New Jersey law bars refusing an applicant because they have a voucher; it does not bar real screening.
Get started

Open your units to voucher renters - we run the process.

Hand off the vacancy and tell us vouchers are welcome. We will match, screen, and paper it.