Do NOT call spelled-out phone numbers ("seven-oh-four," etc.). Our program would not be possible without the support of property owners like you! Under the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended in 1988, it is illegal to engage in discriminatory advertising based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, and national origin. The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) welcomes feedback and complaints from any member of the public. The Houston Housing Authority sent the following statement to ABC13: In the midst of a global pandemic, housing is more than shelter, it is a matter of public health. Our Vision. (1) Note for all Section 8 properties: The actual monthly payment amount is influenced by a number of factors including the deduction of utility allowances, condition of the property, market comparisons, and any other policies of the local housing authority. Remember: even with social distancing, NEVER wire or send money using an app. Landlords that partner with NestQuest are the reason we are able to offer low income families the opportunity to live in better neighborhoods. Complaints are accepted in writing or over the telephone. Renting to an HCV Program participant is similar This may help lease units faster and offer rewarding opportunities to work with area programs and tenants. For help in submitting forms for common types of landlord complaints (such as submitting a form to dispute your credit rating, requesting a deposit refund, or sample letters requesting repairs), please review the Austin Tenants Council's Forms page (www.housing-rights.org). Select boxes to promote listings to local agencies and housing programs. To contact a local office that receives funding from HUD under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) to assist tenants in entering fair housing complaints, see below: Austin Tenants Council, Inc. (www.housing-rights.org) (512) 474-1961 ; Greater Houston Fair Housing Center, Inc. (www.houstonfairhousing.org) (713) 641-3247 Complaints will be responded to in writing within 15 business days, when possible. Her duties focus on assisting property owners in providing quality, affordable housing for the Houston area and navigating the process of leasing to participant families. Property owners/managers that participate in the HCV Program enjoy a number of benefits including lower vacancy rates, tenant stability and free property inspections. As the Houston Housing Authority's Landlord Liaison, Summer Frank specializes in educating prospective and current property owners about the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The figures above represent the highest monthly dollar amount that HUD may pay through Section 8. NestQuest manages all liaison with the Housing Authority. 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