The OHS Landlord Engagement Program provides incentives for property owners to rent to families and individuals experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. There is no cost to join this program.

The program:

• Helps people experiencing homelessness quickly find housing in high-cost, low-vacancy housing markets.
• Increases access to affordable housing options and housing stability.
• Creates permanent housing opportunities.
• Encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and MWBE (minority/women-owned enterprise) landlord participation.

Landlord incentives include:

• Free online rental listings on Padmission, a platform for connecting landlords with renters.
• Consistent and on-time rental payments.
• Pre-screening and tenant selection.
• Pre-inspection certification.
• Landlord and tenant education on issues like rights and responsibilities, fair housing, and financial management.
• A contingency fund to help landlords cover expenses after move-out, such as repairs that exceed security deposits or rent due to unforeseen vacancies.
• Landlord liaisons and housing specialists to answer questions.
• Neutral mediators to address landlord/tenant concerns and conflict.