Landlord Information
AHA is always looking for new Landlords to work with. Below is some information that may be useful for those considering accepting our vouchers as well as for Landlords we currently work with.
If you have any questions or have information you would like to see posted, please contact Amy Pugh or phone at 325.676.6385 ext. 6395.
Special Notice to HCV Landlords
January 17, 2025
Dear Landlords:
The Abilene Housing Authority (AHA) would like to notify landlords participating in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program of the upcoming HUD change in home inspections. HUD currently utilizes the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) protocol to determine whether AHA will approve a dwelling unit for participation in the HCV Program. As of October 1, 2025, HUD will be switching to a new home inspection protocol called the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate for Vouchers (NSPIRE-V).
What does NSPIRE do?
· The NSPIRE model aims to improve the quality of life for residents by prioritizing health and safety in homes.
· NSPIRE aligns multiple HUD programs (i.e. Public Housing, Project-Based Section 8 & LIHTC) to a single set of inspection standards.
Given this change in inspection protocol, HUD and AHA feel that it is important to educate landlords who participate in the HCV program on the differences between the two programs.
We encourage our HCV Program landlords to view HUD's, LIVE, NSPIRE-V webinar on February 26, 2025.
See HUD's notice attached below.
Sincerely,
Gene Reed
Gene Reed, CEO
Abilene Housing Authority
Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Information
"A Good Place to Live" - This document is provided by HUD to inform tenants what a unit must have to be considered eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Everyone who is issued a voucher has a copy of this document.
To See Commonly Failed HQS items, Click here.
Texas Smoke Alarm Requirements: Click here to learn more.
HQS Inspection Form used by AHA for every inspection performed: Contact AHA to obtain a copy.
Do you have available rental units? Are you having trouble locating tenants that can afford your unit? Are you, or someone you know, interested in participating in our program?
You may have the perfect house for one of the hundreds of families we help each year!
Benefits of participation include:
- You receive a guaranteed monthly payment on the first of every month via direct deposit.
- You retain total control. You can collect a security deposit, use your own lease, and screen tenants according to your own suitability criteria.
- You receive free annual inspections to ensure maximum property upkeep.
- By participating in the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, you are helping low-income families obtain housing.
Call or e-mail Kimberlee Rodriguez if you are interested in becoming a NEW HCV Landlord. She can be reached at 325.676.6385 ext. 6389.
We are always happy to answer any questions prospective Landlords may have.
The New Landlord Packet is available upon request. Please contact our receptionist at 325.676.6385 ext. 6380 to receive a copy.
Quarterly Landlord Meetings:
Abilene Housing Authority hosts Quarterly Landlord Meetings for all participating and interested landlords. At these meetings, program changes, updates, and refreshers will be shared, and there is always time for questions and answers. Please see the calendar of events for the dates and times of these meetings as well as other events that pertain to our landlord partners.
Click here for Landlord Access.
Notice to HCV Landlords - Housing Software Change
Please click here for full notice information.
