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TEXAS SMOKE ALARM REQUIREMENTS
 
Effective September 1, 2011, new regulations went into effect in Texas for smoke alarm number/placement.  All existing rental property must be brought up to code by 1/1/2013. 
 
- A smoke alarm is required in EVERY bedroom (sleeping area). 
 
- If multiple bedrooms are served by the same hallway, there must be a smoke alarm in the   hallway too. 
 
- If the unit has multiple levels, there must be a smoke detector on each level. 
 
- Any smoke alarm more than 10 years old MUST be REPLACED.
 
AHA will continue to remind you of these new requirements until December 31, 2012.  Beginning January 1, 2013, AHA will begin failing units that do not meet these requirements.

Landlord Info

AHA is always looking for new Landlords to work with.  Below is some information that may be useful for those considering accepting our vouchers as well as for Landlords we currently work with.

If you have any questions or have information you would like to see posted, please contact Brandy Cockrell by email or phone at 325-676-6385 ext. 6389.

HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS (HQS) INFORMATION


"A Good Place to Live" – This document is provided by HUD to inform tenants what a unit must have to be considered eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.  Everyone who is issued a voucher has a copy of this document: CLICK HERE

Commonly Failed HQS items: CLICK HERE

HQS Inspection Form used by AHA for every inspection performed: CLICK HERE

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Click on the following links to see:

  • step by step directions to see CFR on HQS Regulations – CLICK HERE
  • step by step directions to Lead Based Paint Regulations – CLICK HERE
ARE YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAM?

You may have the perfect house for one of the hundreds of families we help each year!

Call or e-mail Brandy Cockrell if you are interested in becoming a NEW HCV Landlord.

We are always happy to answer any questions prospective Landlords may have. 

The New Landlord Packet is available upon request.  Please contact our receptionist at ext. 6385 to receive a copy. 

BRING YOUR UNIT TO THE TENANT!

Be present when our applicants receive their Housing Choice Voucher.  It is a great opportunity to market your available units and special offers.

Benefits of attending :  • Time Savings •  Free Advertising • Access to hundreds of applicants seeking units • Reduced Vacancies • Able to select the best tenant for you.
Voucher Briefing Schedule: 
Participants will leave the briefing with a voucher in hand enabling them to seek an available unit.


Current Schedule:
Every Thursday until further notice
10:30 a.m.

Voucher Briefings are being held at our Public Housing Office: 
Earl Williams Community Center
4398 North 7th St.

Please check our site regularly for updates
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