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SNO Mass Program Offers Incentives to Landlords

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Supporting Neighborhood Opportunity in Massachusetts (SNO Mass) aims to assist families with housing vouchers in moving to communities with high-quality schools, parks and open spaces, and other amenities that help children grow and thrive. SNO Mass provides important benefits to landlords by helping connect our eligible, pre-screened tenants with available rental properties in these desirable neighborhoods. By participating in SNO Mass, we can help landlords meet their financial goals as a property owner and provide families with a place they are proud to call home.

Program benefits for landlords include:

  • Assurance of prompt payment of rent subsidy each month
  • Protection from tenant financial hardships as the voucher can absorb income loss
  • $500 signing bonus + additional $500 after the first year if you renew the lease with the original SNO Mass tenant, have another SNO Mass participant move in, or need to make repairs to the unit that exceed the security deposit
  • Potentially higher rent subsidy than you have been offered by other housing authorities in your area
  • Ready pool of pre-screened applicants who have access to financial assistance to help them settle into their new community
  • Decreased vacancy rates and reduced tenant turnover and related expenses
  • Single point of contact at our agency for any questions/issues that may arise

We have dedicated staff to help make the lease-up process as smooth as possible, and to reduce delays between application and move-in. We will work with tenants in advance to ensure they understand the responsibilities of maintaining their homes and lease obligations. Our staff continue to check in with families during the first two years in their new neighborhood, and property owners are also welcome to reach out at any time.

If you are a landlord who has available units, we would like to schedule a time to talk about this program with you and your property management team. Click here to see if your unit is located in a designated SNO Mass Opportunity Area and check out our SNO Mass FAQs.

We hope you will consider participating in SNO Mass, and becoming part of this important work, while at the same strengthening your bottom line.

Contact Us:
SNOMass@rcapsolutions.org
978-630-6648
www.rcapsolutions.org/sno-mass

RCAP Solutions Is Here to Support Landlords and Tenants

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Given the unprecedented circumstances that landlords have faced over the past year and half, RCAP Solutions wants to ensure that you and in turn, your tenants, feel supported during these times. We offer a wide variety of programs which assist income-eligible tenants with paying their rent. These programs, designed with both parties in mind, pay subsidies directly to the landlord.

Our flagship program, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, is currently seeking participants who have available units to lease. All landlords are encouraged to participate, including those currently renting to HCV tenants! By participating in the HCV Program, we can help you meet your financial goals as a property owner and provide families with a place they are proud to call home.

Why should you participate?

Many landlords participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program because payment is guaranteed. Landlords do not have to worry about late or missed payments for the voucher amount since it is paid directly from RCAP Solutions.

Some of the benefits of participating in this program include…

  • You will get timely and dependable payments from RCAP Solutions
  • You will get your full rental payment
  • You will receive regular inspections
  • You may request annual reasonable rent increases
  • You have the opportunity to help low-income, elderly, disabled, and veteran households, as well as families with children, by providing affordable housing

New/Prospective Landlords – How to Participate:

Becoming an RCAP Solutions landlord is simple! To become a landlord with the HCV Program, you will need an HCV tenant.

To get your property seen by HCV families, you can market your unit with us! We have partnered with GoSection8, which allows you to list your rental units online. Listings are available to potential Housing Choice Voucher families seeking housing in the private market. To list your available units with us, visit AffordableHousing.com and select “List Your Property”.

If a voucher family requests to rent your property; conduct your usual screening, fill out and submit the request for tenancy approval (RFTA) – which the voucher family will have, and prepare the property for inspection. You and the voucher family will sign your lease and then you and RCAP Solutions will sign the Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract.

Current Landlords – How to Participate:

Landlords who are currently renting to HCV tenants are also encouraged to list their available and upcoming units at AffordableHousing.com. In addition, property owners should check out our webpage for a list of additional programs.

We have dedicated staff to help make the lease-up process as smooth as possible and to ensure inspections and move-ins take place in a timely manner. We will work with tenants in advance to ensure they understand the responsibilities of maintaining their homes and lease obligations. Our staff will continue to check in with families and property owners are welcome to reach out at any time.

We understand that times are difficult for both landlords and tenants. We hope you will consider participating in the Section 8 program and become a part of this important work, while at the same time meeting your financial goals. Our team has a long history of supporting both parties through our programs and services. If you have questions related to your rights/responsibilities as a landlord, we’re here to help.

For more information, visit www.rcapsolutions.org/landlord-services/, or contact us at RentalAssistance@rcapsolutions.org or by phone, 978-630-6668.

And for the latest updates, follow #ListAndLease and #RCAPHousingHelp on social media.

Check out our informational webinar for landlords!

This spring, RCAP Solutions hosted a 3-part Zoom webinar series about our robust housing programs including; emergency rental/mortgage assistance, subsidized housing options, and much more. The first webinar, which provided information for landlords and property owners, can be found below.