<p>April 5, 2018 Dear Owner/Property Manager:</p><p>In our efforts to “Go Green,” reduce costs and comply with the Paper Reduction Act, Homestead Housing Authority (“HHA”) began mailing, in December 2012, a request to all owners to enroll in our Direct Deposit Program in order to receive their Housing Assistance Payment.</p><p>Therefore, effective August 1, 2013, Direct Deposit is MANDATORY for all owners/landlords that desire to participate in the HHA Section 8 program. </p><p>During the subsequent Annual Re-Certification process, HHA will review all files to ensure that all owners are complying with HHA’s Direct Deposit requirements. If owners choose not to participate, they will be notified of their non-compliance and their tenants will be advised to locate a new unit. </p><p>Enclosed are forms to update your address, telephone numbers, email addresses, change in bank information and/or change in ownership/payee. </p><p>Change of Ownership/Payee requires the owner/agent to visit the office to complete additional forms and supply supporting documentation. Please do not hesitate to contact Accounts Payable at (305) 247- 0639 ext. 116, if you have any questions regarding these requirements. </p><p>HOMESTEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY 29355 South Federal Highway Homestead, FL 33033 OWNER DIRECT DEPOSIT AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT (Please Print All Data)</p><p>[ ] PROVIDE OR UPDATE OWNER INFORMATION</p><p>Owner Name ______Social Security # _____-_____-_____ Phone Number ______Bank Name ______City______State _____ Bank Routing Nr ______Checking Account Nr ______</p><p>[ ] BEGIN DIRECT DEPOSIT</p><p>I hereby authorize, The Housing Authority of the City of Homestead (HACH), to deposit any amounts owed me by initializing credit entries to my designated account at the financial institution indicated above. Further, I authorize the Bank to accept and to credit any deposits provided by the HACH to my account. In the event the HACH erroneously deposits extra funds to my account, I further authorize the HACH to debit my account for the amount necessary to correct the error. This authorization is to remain in effect until the HACH and the Bank have received a written cancellation notice from me and have a reasonable opportunity to act on it.</p><p>[ ] CANCEL DIRECT DEPOSIT</p><p>Owner Signature ______Date _____/ _____/ _____</p><p>(Please attach a voided check)</p><p>LANDLORD / OWNER UPDATE INFORMATION</p><p>HOMESTEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY 29355 South Federal Highway Homestead, FL 33033 Please Print All Data Clearly</p><p>Date:</p><p>Tax ID or SS No: </p><p>Landlord/Owner Name:</p><p>Address:</p><p>City: State: Zip Code:</p><p>Phone no:</p><p>Fax no:</p><p>Email Address: </p><p>Updated by: </p><p>Please attach a clear copy of the picture ID to this document</p><p>HOMESTEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY 29355 South Federal Highway Homestead, FL 33033</p>