Forms for Renters and Landlords

Below are forms needed to qualify for rental assistance.

Applications for Section 8 housing assistance must be made in person but you may download these forms to begin your application process. Please contact the RCHA Section 8 Staff or at 304-636-6495 for more information.

For Section 8 Applicants and Participants

• RCHA Certification of Zero Income Form
• Personal Declaration Long Form (only for changes in income and household composition)
• Personal Declaration Short Form

• 2012 Income Guidelines and Payment Standards
• Subsidized Housing List available online 

For Section 8 Landlords

• Housing Quality Standards
• Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contract Form
  HUD-52641 (exp 9/30/12)
  Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance Housing Choice Voucher Program
  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing
• RCHA Direct Deposit Form
• Landlord Handbook