[PA] What forms do I need for commercial and residential rental applications, including HUD vouchers and employees?

Lexi, Chatbot

It sounds like you need assistance with drafting rental applications for your LLC. Have you already created any templates or forms for your other properties?

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Are there any specific requirements or questions you want to include in these new rental applications for garages and apartments?

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Queeneth E. Esq

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You’ll want two sets of rental applications:

Residential Rental Application (Apartments, Homes, Garages) should include:

• Applicant name

• SSN

• Date of birth

• Phone and email

• Current and past rental history

• Employment and income verification

• Emergency contacts

• Consent for credit/criminal background check

• Pet information (if applicable)

• Co-applicants (if any)

• Authorization signature

Commercial Rental Application (Garages / Business Tenants) should include:

• Business name and type

• EIN

• Responsible party/owner name and contact info

• Business address

• Years in operation

• Proof of income or revenue

• Trade references

• Intended use of the premises

• Insurance certificate (if required)

• Authorization for credit/background check

• Signature

Accepting HUD Vouchers / Subsidies (Section 8, Shelter Assistance):

• Register with your local Public Housing Authority (PHA) in Pennsylvania

• Contact your county’s PHA and complete a landlord application

This typically includes:

• Proof of ownership

• Your LLC’s EIN and contact details

• Completed W-9

• Direct deposit form

• Lease agreement compliant with HUD guidelines

• Passing a HUD inspection (Housing Quality Standards)

• Signing a Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract

For Battered Women’s Shelters:

• Contact local organizations such as:

  • Women’s Center of Montgomery County

  • Safe Berks

  • Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV)

• Many offer rental subsidies, housing grants, or transitional housing partnerships

Health Insurance for Employees:

• Use Pennie™, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace

• You may offer Small Group Plans (2–50 employees)

• Tax credits may apply if you contribute at least 50% of premiums and meet wage limits

• You can also work with private insurance brokers for bundled health, vision, and dental plans

Service Contracts (Employment or Independent Contractor Agreements) should clarify:

• Job role and scope of duties

• Work location and hours

• Compensation structure

• Benefits (if any)

• At-will or fixed-term status

• Confidentiality / NDA provisions

• Termination conditions