<p> Paperless Payments are coming soon! </p><p>The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is pleased to notify you that all rental and utility payments for the Housing Choice Voucher Program will be directly deposited into your checking or savings account at the financial institution of your choice in 2013. As an alternate option, you may choose to receive your payment on a Prepaid Debit Card. You must select one of these options by Friday, October 12, 2012.</p><p>MSHDA encourages you to have your payments paid directly to you via Direct Deposit. You only need to sign up once and all future payments will be deposited directly into your account. It is the secure and convenient way to get your payments.</p><p>Regardless of your selection, payments will be fast, easy and secure.</p><p>Direct Deposit Prepaid Debit Card</p><p> Safe, secure, and confidential. Payments  Card is reloadable. A prepaid debit card will be deposited into your checking or will be issued once and payments will be savings account loaded onto the card each month.  Reliable. Direct Deposit is automatic, so  The card can be used at any location you can be sure your payments are where Visa cards are accepted. accurately credited to your account each OR  The card can be used to pay your utilities, and every month. mortgage, and more.  Quick, convenient, and free of charge for  You can access your funds at ATMs the deposit service. nationwide.  Saves you time. No more going to the  Access your account information 24 hours bank to deposit your check. a day, 7 days a week.</p><p>YOUR ACTION IS REQUIRED</p><p>To avoid any interruption in your 2013 monthly payments:</p><p>You must complete the attached W-9 and Payee Authorization by October 12, 2012; Mail the completed documentation by using the prepaid envelope; MSHDA will set-up your account for Direct Deposit starting in 2013.</p><p>For up to date information, please go to www.michigan.gov/mshda, click on Renter Assistance on the left side menu, and then click on Landlords on the left side expanded menu. Place this link in your Favorites!</p><p>If you have questions regarding Direct Deposit, Prepaid Debit Cards, the Partner Portal, or how to complete the attached W-9 and Payee Registration, please e-mail [email protected] or call 517-241-1257.</p>