Forms Category: Owners

  • Self-Certification of Fail Items Information

    As a cost-saving measure, HUD now allows housing authorities to forgo a re-inspection, in some instances, and accept other forms of evidence of repair completions. BHA will accept self-certification for repaired fail items in the form of receipts from contractors performing repair work, photos, or video, with receipts being the primary source of evidence required.…

  • Rent Increase – Unit Characteristics Survey

    Property owners: please complete all sections of this form. Please be prepared to upload photos of your unit when prompted. Please Note: This form cannot be submitted without suppling the tenant with a 60 Day Notice of Rent Increase. You will be required to upload this notice in order to proceed with this form. After…

  • Opt-Out Information

    Find information on how to opt-out, the owner’s decision to terminate tenancy of an assisted family:

  • Brochure for Prospective Landlords

    The Berkeley Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program offers landlords: Join the hundreds of rental property owners and managers who are participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in the City of Berkeley. Download the PDF to learn more:

  • Report Suspected Fraud/Program Abuse

    Confidential Report of Suspected Fraud/Program Abuse Suspect that something isn’t right? The vast majority of families receiving Section 8 rental assistance, and the participating landlords, are honest. They follow program rules, and do not engage in criminal behavior. However, there are exceptions, and you can help us identify and investigate them. Please read the following…

  • Assumption of HAP Form

    Assumption of BHA Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contract This form is to be filled out by the new owner of a unit occupied by a family participating in the Section 8 Voucher Program whereby such tenancy is governed by a HAP Contract executed by the Berkeley Housing Authority.

  • Request for Stop Payment and Replacement Check

    If a check has been lost or not received, you may submit this request to be issued a replacement check from the Accounting Department. After submitting this form, you will receive an email with a copy of the completed form for your records.

  • Owner Abatement Appeal Form

    This appeal form is to be completed by the property owner and must be submitted to the Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) with all necessary documentation to support the reasoning of their appeal. After submitting this form, you will receive an email with a copy of the completed form for your records.

  • Request for Extension of Time to Complete Repairs

    Property owners can request an extension of time to complete repairs using this form. After reviewing the submission, a BHA representative will notify the owner if their request was approved or denied. If approved, a BHA representative will also notify the tenant of the new completion date for repairs. After submitting this form, you will…

  • Rental Unit Listing Request

    Notes: After submitting this form, you will receive an email with a copy of the completed form for your records.