The Calcasieu Parish Human Services Housing Department will host a Landlord Recruitment and Retention Session from 9:30 a.m.-noon Friday, March 23 at the Allen P. August Sr. Multipurpose Center, 2000 Moeling St., in Lake Charles.

 The session will cover the process, expectations and rewards of becoming a landlord under Section 8 housing, as well as landlord do's and dont's.

CPPJ Housing encourages current and interested landlords to attend.

 Participants will be able to get information on how an inspection is conducted, about the mandatory requirements to meet Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and discuss the partnership between the housing department, tenant and landlord. A program offering direct deposit to homeowners will also be discussed. 

A local lawyer will participate in a question-and-answer session.

Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 authorizes rental housing assistance payments to private landlords. Section 8 tenants must qualify as a family as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and must also meet specific income limits and other qualifications to be considered for the program.

For more information, call CPPJ Housing at 337-721-4030, ext. 5119.