How to Become a Section 8 Landlord in Florida
Want to become a Section 8 landlord in Florida? Thinking about renting your home to a Housing Choice Voucher holder? Here is how it works in Florida, step by step.
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Step by Step
- Get the home ready. It must meet federal housing quality standards for safety and condition.
- Contact your local housing authority. In Duval County, that is the Jacksonville Housing Authority. Register as a landlord and learn their process.
- List your home and screen applicants, including voucher holders, by the same criteria.
- Submit the tenant’s Request for Tenancy Approval.
- Pass the inspection and get the rent approved as reasonable for the area.
- Sign the lease and the Housing Assistance Payments contract. Payments from the housing authority start after the contract is in place.
Pros and Cons
- Pros: part of the rent paid directly by the housing authority, a large applicant pool, and longer tenancies
- Cons: extra paperwork, inspection timelines, and rent limits set by the program
Want it handled for you? See Section 8 property management in Jacksonville.
Management Packages
Three plans built around how involved you want to be, your income goals, and your property’s needs.
Essential Package
10% of monthly rent
+ 75% of first month’s rent (leasing fee)
For owners who want trusted systems and basic support.
- Rental pricing analysis using CRM tools
- Preferred vendors (handymen, HVAC, plumbers)
- Full tenant screening: credit, income, background
- Online rent collection and owner portal
- Quarterly drive-by photo updates
- Monthly reporting and year-end tax documents
Professional Package
15% of monthly rent
+ 75% of first month’s rent (leasing fee)
For owners who want full leasing support and better oversight.
- Everything in Essential
- Listing on major rental platforms with professional photos
- Tenant showings scheduled and conducted
- Full tenant placement and lease signing
- Move-in and move-out coordination
- Monthly drive-by photo updates
- Maintenance fully coordinated by our team
Premium Package
20% of monthly rent
+ 75% of first month’s rent (leasing fee)
For out-of-state owners and investors who want full peace of mind.
- Everything in Professional
- Interior and exterior inspections twice a year with photo reports
- Eviction coordination (notices, filings, court)
- 24/7 emergency response
- Utility setup and tracking
- Dedicated Owner Success Manager
- Optional landscaping, pest control, and pool service
Own several rentals? Ask about reduced rates, as low as 8%, for multi-home investors. See full package details.
Why Homeowners Choose Rental Property Partners
- Veteran-owned and female-led local team that lives in the communities we serve
- Military-friendly: we work with service members renting out their homes after PCS orders
- Backed by an affiliated real estate brokerage and title company if you ever decide to sell
- Clear pricing with no surprise fees
Become a Section 8 Landlord in Florida FAQ
How long does approval take?
It varies with the housing authority’s schedule and whether the home passes the first inspection.
Can I still screen voucher holders?
Yes. Apply the same screening criteria to every applicant, consistent with fair housing laws.
Have questions? Call us or see our become a Section 8 landlord in Florida options and pricing.
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Our Family of Companies
- Homes for sale in St. Augustine and Nocatee with Tanya Cosmini, Broker/Owner
- Realty ONE Group Elevate, a full-service real estate brokerage with offices in Jacksonville and St. Augustine
- Title Company of Florida, title insurance, escrow, and closings statewide
Affiliated business disclosure: Realty ONE Group Elevate is owned by Tanya Cosmini. Title Company of Florida is owned by her husband, Sam Gorniak, and Rental Property Partners is owned within the same family. Because of these family relationships, the owners may benefit when you use more than one of these companies. You are not required to use any of them and are free to choose other providers.
Rental Property Partners. Rental and income estimates are not guarantees of rent, bookings, or occupancy. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.