IHFA To Hold Free Landlord Workshop in Idaho Falls on Sept. 26

IDAHO FALLS - Area landlords are invited to attend a free two-hour workshop on Sept. 26, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Quality Inn Motel and Convention Center, 850 Lindsay Blvd. in Idaho Falls. The workshop is sponsored by the Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA).

An introduction to IHA's Section 8 rental assistance program will be provided to prospective landlords interested in participating in the program. Information on new regulation changes will also be provided for landlords currently participating in the program. Topics to be discussed include a review of new leases and contracts, tenant selection, property management strategies and unit maintenance.

Scheduled speakers include IHFA staff, a local landlord and property owner and a representative from the legal community specializing in housing related law.

Workshop seating is limited and interested landlords are encouraged to reserve space by contacting IHFA's Idaho Falls office at (208) 522-6002.

"Changes in Idaho's Section 8 Rental Assistance program makes this workshop invaluable to the landlords we work with," said Rod Beck, IHFA executive director. "Participating landlords and property owners are an important part of this program and these informative workshops ensure they are knowledgeable and up-to-date," said Beck.

IHFA administers Section 8 programs on behalf of HUD in areas of the state (in 34 of 44 Idaho counties) that do not have local housing authorities. Each month, IHFA, in partnership with HUD and participating landlords, provides affordable rental housing to more than 2,500 Idaho households.

The Idaho Housing and Finance Association is self-supporting nonprofit corporate body. IHFA's mission is to promote affordable housing opportunities to Idaho's limited-income citizens. IHFA uses no state funds or state employees to support its operations.