Advertise Available Properties

• GoSection8.com
• Pahousingsearch.com
• RentLink.com

Change in the Owner of the Property or the Tax Identification Number

• Change of Owner Packet

*Note: The new owner should also reference How to become a participating Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) landlord to ensure he/she is in compliance with all PHA requirements.

Inspections

• Pre-Inspection Packet 

Request Forms

• Rent Increase/Decrease Form
• Utility Change Form
• Mediation Request Form
• Extention Request Form

Update Property Owner's Address

Submit the following documentation to hcvlandlords@pha.phila.gov with the subject heading, "Change of Property Owner's Address:"

• W-9 form
• Valid government-issued photo ID (must be legible and address must match W-9 form, unless owner is an LLC)

Update Agent Information

• Official signed letter from landlord indicating requested changes
• W-9 form (only if agent is listed as the payee)
• Agent Authorization Form
• Assignment of New HAP Contract (only if agent is listed as the payee)
• Agent/Owner Contract

Update Banking Information

• Direct Deposit form
• Voided Check

Certificates and Brochures

The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code (Section PM-102.6.4) requires an owner offering residential property for rent, to provide residents with a Certificate of Rental Suitability and a copy of the "City of Philadelphia Partners for Good Housing" brochure issued by the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

Click here for information on how to obtain these certificates and brochures.

Programs

• Landlord Cooporation Program (LCP) - PGW offers this program to Philadelphia property owners. Property owners who provide complete copperation and compliance with LCP are not subject to the placement of liens on registered properties. 

Quick Links

• Landlord Tenant Court
• Philadlephia Real Estate Taxes
• Philadelphia Rental Licenses



All information must be sent to the following address:
The Philadelphia Housing Authority 
HCV Owner Services Department
2850 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19133
Email: hcvlandlords@pha.phila.gov
Phone: 215-684-5596