Section 8 Landlord Workshop Oct. 16 in Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS - Idaho Falls area landlords are invited to attend a free Section 8 Rental Assistance workshop in Idaho Falls on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 7 ­9 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, 2500 Channing Way. An explanation of the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program will be provided to current and prospective landlords. Topics to be discussed include an explanation of the responsibilities of HUD, IHFA, tenants and property owners. A local landlord participating in the assistance program will discuss tenant screening and IHFA staff will talk about fraud and discrimination.

"Participating landlords and property owners are an important part of the Section 8 program," said Rod Beck, IHFA executive director. "We offer these workshops several times each year to ensure that landlords are aware of the program and are up-to-date on the latest regulation changes at the federal level."

For more information contact IHFA's Idaho Falls branch office at (208) 522-6002.

IHFA administers Section 8 programs on behalf of HUD in areas of the state that do not have local housing authorities. Annually, IHFA receives approximately $10 million for monthly rent payments to private property owners in the Section 8 program for more than 2,400 households each month. To be eligible for rental assistance, households must qualify under HUD income limits and pay 30 percent of their adjusted gross monthly income for rent and utilities.

IHFA's five branch offices, located in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Twin Falls, Blackfoot, and Idaho Falls, administer the Section 8 program.

IHFA is a independent public body, corporate and politic, providing funding for affordable housing opportunities in Idaho communities where they are most needed. IHFA must generate all revenue necessary to cover its operation costs. It does this by earning fees for work performed and uses no state funds or state employees.