How to Become an MHA Landlord

The Marietta Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher program provides
rental assistance to low-income families in the private rental market.

 

Step 1: List Your Property

To begin, list your unit on one of the following websites:

  • www.georgiahousingsearch.org
  • www.affordablehousing.com

A current MHA participant must contact you first.

Step 2: Approve a Tenant

Once a participant shows interest in your property:

  • Screen and approve the renter using your standard application process
  • Complete and submit the Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA) Packet

Step 3: Complete Landlord Setup

When contacted by MHA:

  • Complete the Landlord Packet
  • Submit all requested documentation promptly

Processing may take 48 hours or longer, depending on how quickly documents are submitted.

Step 4: Inspection & Landlord Portal

After setup is complete:

  • An inspection will be scheduled
  • Register for the Landlord Portal, where you can:
    • Track inspection status
    • View HAP payments
    • Update contact information

The assigned inspector will contact you to schedule the HQS inspection.
A Pre‑Inspection Checklist is available to help prepare your unit.

Step 5: Inspection Results

  • Pass: Submit a copy of the executed lease
  • Fail: Correct noted deficiencies and request a re‑inspection

If issues are not corrected within 30 days, or if the unit fails re‑inspection, the unit will no longer be eligible for the program.

Step 6: Payment

After the HAP Contract is signed and submitted, housing assistance payments will be released.