April 2024 HCV Participant News

Beware of scams

Tips from the Federal Trade Commission regarding how to avoid Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 related scams:

  • Housing authorities do not charge fees, and they will not reach out to you by phone or email to suggest that you join a waiting list (or lottery).
  • A housing authority also will never ask you to wire money or pay with a prepaid card. Those are sure signs of a scam.
  • Treat your Social Security number and other personal information (say, credit card numbers), like cash. Do not give them out on a website you find through a search.

Changes in household income or family composition: What to do

Report changes of income or household composition within 10 days of the change.

  • Notify your housing provider of changes of income that may cause a delay/issue with paying your rent on time.
  • Obtain permission/notify your landlord before adding a family member to the household.
  • Change forms are  can be found here.

Moving with continued assistance

Review your lease agreement, your lease should explain how to end the lease.

  • Provide both the housing provider and the HCV office with copies of your notice to vacate.
  • If you are relocating outside of the City and County of Denver, please contact the HCV Portability Department.
  • Ensure your unit is in the same or similar condition as when you moved into the unit.
  • Consider conducting a walk though inspection with your Housing Provider before moving (and take pictures/sign a move out inspection report).

Participant survey update

The HCV Department would like to thank all the participants that completed a survey. We are reviewing the results. In the next issue, we will share what we learned. Your feedback is a valuable part in helping us to achieve our goals.

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