Rent on time, every month
AHA pays its share of the rent directly to you by direct deposit, on a predictable schedule.
For landlords
Fill your vacancy with a reliable tenant
Property owners who rent to Housing Choice Voucher holders get steady, direct rent payments and a large pool of renters ready to lease. AHA handles the subsidy and the inspection so you can lease with confidence.
Why partner with AHA
The case for becoming a voucher landlord
A large pool of renters
More than 4,000 Albuquerque households hold vouchers and are looking for quality homes to lease.
A free listing
AHA helps connect your available units with families searching for a home.
A partner, not just a check
A landlord liaison you can reach with questions about payments, inspections, or tenancy.
How it works
From application to first payment
Lease to a voucher holder
Screen and choose a tenant the way you normally would. When you agree to rent, you and the tenant complete a Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA).
Inspection & rent review
AHA inspects the unit against basic Housing Quality Standards and confirms the rent is reasonable for the area.
Sign the HAP contract
You sign your lease with the tenant and a Housing Assistance Payments contract with AHA, which sets out each party's share.
Get paid by direct deposit
AHA's share is deposited to your account each month. The tenant pays their portion directly to you.
Payment standards
Know what the program can pay
The payment standard sets the most a voucher pays toward rent and utilities for each home size. Use the lookup to see current figures by bedroom size before you advertise a unit.
Plain answers
Landlord questions
How is the rent decided?
You propose a rent on the RFTA. AHA checks it against rents for comparable units in the area (rent reasonableness) and the program's payment standards, then confirms the amount.
What does the inspection check?
Basic health and safety: working utilities, smoke detectors, no major hazards. See the HQS checklist for the most common items, so you can fix them before the visit.
When do I get paid?
AHA's share is paid by direct deposit on a monthly schedule once the HAP contract is in place. Set up or change your banking with the owner direct deposit form.
Who do I call with a question?
Reach the landlord team at landlordhelp@abqha.org or (505) 764-3920.