Johnson County Government has hired its first housing resource recruiter

Johnson County Government has hired its first housing resource recruiter, who is working with existing and new landlords to generate more affordable housing for people who have qualified for the federal rent subsidy program commonly known as Section 8.

Pam Harris works for Johnson County Housing Services. Eventually, the county said, the position is expected to evolve into working with developers as well to create affordable places for people to live.

“There are two primary risks landlords face: payment and damage,” Harris said in a news release. “Participation in the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program significantly reduces both. We strive to make the landlord’s experience simple and profitable.”

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