The Section 8 Lease Renewal Process: Do You Need a New Inspection?

Month-to-Month is Standard

After the initial 12-month term, HAP contracts typically convert to month-to-month automatically. You do not need to sign a new 12-month lease unless you want to.

Rent Increases at Renewal

If you want to raise the rent for the new term, you must submit the request 60 days prior. The PHA does not automatically increase rent just because the lease renewed.

Inspections

Renewing the lease does not trigger a special inspection. The annual/biennial inspection schedule continues regardless of the lease term.