Landlord Portal - Rent Cafe
Starting January 1, 2026, HACLA is moving to Rent Café, a modern online portal that makes managing Section 8 housing easier, faster, and paperless! Rent Café gives you access to tools and information anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Why You’ll Love Rent Café
You will be able to:
· Submit and track tenancy approvals and rent increase requests
· Manage inspections and view schedules
· Go paperless
· Update ownership and payment details
· Connect directly with HACLA staff
· Manage and view owner ledger
· Print and view 1099
Getting Started: Quick & Easy Registration
1. Go to https://publichousing-hacla.securecafe.com
2. Select your login type: Landlord
3. Click on “Click here to register”
4. Enter your unique Registration Code, Landlords: 2524-L + new Vendor ID (starts with V).
Do not share your registration code, it’s unique to you. Always select “I have a code.” Use the new HACLA-issued ID, not your old one. If you need any help call HACLA Customer Call Center: (833) HACLA -4-U/(833) 422-5248.
Rent Café Streamlines Section 8 processes, speeds up approvals, reduces delays, and makes life easier for both tenants and landlords. Experience Section 8 the smart, digital way!