Find applications for 36 open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Texas. There are 409 housing authorities with voucher programs serving about 4,161,092 renter households in Texas. Among these, 7.6 percent of housing authorities run larger voucher programs serving thousands of renters. Over the last three years, there have been 112 waiting lists open in Texas.
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Abilene Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Alamo Area Council of Governments serves Texas.
Alamo Housing Authority serves Texas.
Alice Housing Authority serves Texas.
Alto Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Anderson County Housing Authority serves Texas.
Aransas Pass Housing Authority serves Texas.
Ark-Tex Council of Governments is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Arlington Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Aspermont Housing Authority serves Texas.
Athens Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Balch Springs Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Bastrop Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Baytown Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Beaumont Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Beckville Housing Authority serves Texas.
Beeville Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Belton Housing Authority serves Texas.
Big Spring Housing Authority serves Texas.
Boerne Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Bowie County Housing Authority serves Texas.
Bowie County Housing Authority serves Texas.
Brackettville Housing Authority serves Texas.
Brazoria County Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Brazos Valley Council of Governments is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Brenham Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Burkburnett Housing Assistance Program serves Texas.
Burnet Housing Authority serves Texas.
Cameron County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Carrizo Springs Housing Authority serves Texas.
Centerville Housing Authority serves Texas.
Central Texas Council of Governments is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
City of Amarillo Community Development Department is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
City of La Marque Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
City of Pasadena Housing Department is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
City of Tyler Housing Agency is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Cleburne Housing Agency is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Commerce Housing Authority serves Texas.
Corpus Christi Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Corsicana Housing Authority serves Texas.
Cotulla Housing Authority serves Texas.
Crockett Housing Authority serves Texas.
Crystal City Housing Authority serves Texas.
Cuero Housing Authority serves Texas.
Dallas County Housing Agency is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Dallas Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Del Rio Housing Authority serves Texas.
Denton Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Devine Housing Authority serves Texas.
Dilley Housing Authority serves Texas.
Donna Housing Authority serves Texas.
Duval County Housing Authority serves Texas.
Eagle Pass Housing Authority serves Texas.
Edcouch Housing Authority serves Texas.
Edinburg Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Edna Housing Authority serves Texas.
El Paso County Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
El Paso County Housing Authority serves Texas.
Electra Housing Authority serves Texas.
Electra Housing Authority serves Texas.
Elgin Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Elsa Housing Authority serves Texas.
Falfurrias Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Falls City Housing Authority serves Texas.
Flatonia Housing Authority serves Texas.
Floresville Housing Authority serves Texas.
Floydada Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Fort Stockton Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Fort Worth Housing Solutions is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Gainesville Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Galveston Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Garland Housing Agency is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Georgetown Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Goliad Housing Authority serves Texas.
Gonzales Housing Authority serves Texas.
Grand Prairie Housing and Neighborhood Services is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Grandview Housing Authority serves Texas.
Granger Housing Authority serves Texas.
Grapevine Housing Authority serves Texas.
Greenville Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Gregory Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Hale County Housing Authority serves Texas.
Hallettsville Housing Authority serves Texas.
Haltom City Housing Authority serves Texas.
Harlingen Housing Authority serves Texas.
Harris County Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Harris County-Other Dhap Only serves Texas.
Hidalgo Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Housing Authority City of Alpine serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Alba serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Anson serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Anthony serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Archer City serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Atlanta serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Avery serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Avinger serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Baird is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Housing Authority of Ballinger serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Balmorhea serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Bangs serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Bartlett serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Bells serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Bexar County is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Authority of Big Sandy serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Blooming Grove serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Blossom serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Bogata serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Bonham serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Borger is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Housing Authority of Brady serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Breckenridge serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Bridgeport serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Bronte serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Bryson serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Burkburnett serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Caddo Mills serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Cameron is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Housing Authority of Canyon serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Celeste serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Center serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Childress serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Cisco serves Texas.
Housing Authority of City of Leonard serves Texas.
Housing Authority of City of Moody serves Texas.
Housing Authority of City of Navasota serves Texas.
Housing Authority of City of Oglesby serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Clarendon serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Cleveland serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Clifton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Coleman serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Colorado City serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Comanche serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Como serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Coolidge serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Cooper serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Copperas Cove serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Corrigan serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Crosbyton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Cross Plains serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Cumby serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Daingerfield serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Dawson serves Texas.
Housing Authority of De Kalb is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Authority of Decatur serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Deleon serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Denison serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Deport serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Detroit serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Diboll serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Dublin serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Ector serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Eden serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Edgewood is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Housing Authority of Eldorado serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Ennis serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Farmersville serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Ferris serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Fruitvale serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Garrison serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Gatesville serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Gilmer serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Goldthwaite serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Gorman serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Granbury serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Grand Saline serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Grandfalls serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Grapeland serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Grayson County is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Authority of Groesbeck serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Gunter serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Hale Center serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Hamilton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Hamlin serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Haskell serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Hemphill serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Henderson serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Henrietta serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Hico serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Honey Grove serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Howe serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Hubbard serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Huntington serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Jasper serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Jefferson is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Housing Authority of Junction serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Kemp serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Kerens serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Kirbyville serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Ladonia serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Levelland serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Linden serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Livingston serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Lockney serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Lometa serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Loraine serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Lott serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Lubbock is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Authority of Mabank serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Malakoff serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Marfa serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Marlin serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Mason serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Maud serves Texas.
Housing Authority of McGregor serves Texas.
Housing Authority of McLean serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Memphis serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Meridian serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Merkel serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Midland serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Mount Vernon serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Naples serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Newcastle serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Newton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of O'Donnell serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Odessa is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Authority of Olney serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Olton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Omaha serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Orange County serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Overton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Paducah serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Pecos serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Pineland serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Pittsburg serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Point serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Post serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Pottsboro serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Princeton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Quanah serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Ralls serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Ranger serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Rankin serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Rising Star serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Robert Lee serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Roby serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Rockdale serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Rockwall serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Rosebud serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Rotan serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Royse City serves Texas.
Housing Authority of San Augustine serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Santa Anna serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Savoy serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Seagraves serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Seymour serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Slaton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Spearman serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Spur serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Stamford serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Stanton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Strawn serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Sweetwater serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Talco serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Teague serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Tenaha serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Thorndale serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Throckmorton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Timpson serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Tioga serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Tom Bean serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Travis County is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Authority of Trenton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Tulia serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Van serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Van Alstyne serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Van Horn serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Vernon serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Wellington serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Whitesboro serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Whitewright serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Whitney serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Wichita Falls serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Wills Point serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Windom serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Wink serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Winnsboro serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Wolfe City serves Texas.
Housing Authority of Wortham serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Austin is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Authority of the City of Bay City is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Authority of the City of Bellville serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Bremond serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Authority of the City of Brownwood is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Housing Authority of the City of Bryan serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Buffalo serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Caldwell serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Calvert serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Clarksville serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Crowell serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Dayton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of El Campo serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Franklin serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Frisco serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Gladewater serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Groveton serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Hearne serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Huntsville serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Knox City serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Laredo is accepting applications for a waiting list now.
Housing Authority of the City of Madisonville serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Mineola serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Monahans serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Munday serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Nocona serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Orange is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Authority of the City of Palacios serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Pearsall serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of San Saba serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Winters serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the City of Woodville serves Texas.
Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Authority the City of Mineral Wells is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Houston Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Hughes Springs Housing Authority serves Texas.
Ingleside Housing Authority serves Texas.
Jacksonville Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Jim Hogg County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Johnson City Housing Authority serves Texas.
Kenedy Housing Authority serves Texas.
Kermit Housing Authority serves Texas.
Killeen Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Kingsville Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Kyle Housing Authority serves Texas.
La Grange Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
La Joya Housing Authority serves Texas.
Lamesa Housing Authority serves Texas.
Lancaster Housing Authority serves Texas.
Liberty County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Llano Housing Authority serves Texas.
Lockhart Housing Authority serves Texas.
Longview Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Los Fresnos Housing Authority serves Texas.
Luling Housing Authority serves Texas.
Marble Falls Housing Authority serves Texas.
Marshall Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Mart Housing Authority serves Texas.
Mathis Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
McAllen Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
McKinney Housing Authority - Public Housing serves Texas.
McKinney Housing Authority - Section 8 is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Mercedes Housing Authority serves Texas.
Mesquite Housing Division is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Mexia Housing Authority serves Texas.
Midland County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Mission Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Montgomery County Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Mount Pleasant Housing Authority serves Texas.
Nacogdoches Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
New Braunfels Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Nixon Housing Authority serves Texas.
Opportunity Home San Antonio is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Panhandle Community Services is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Paris Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Pharr Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Plano Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Pleasanton Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Port Arthur Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Port Isabel Housing Authority serves Texas.
Port Lavaca Housing Authority serves Texas.
Poteet Housing Authority serves Texas.
Robstown Housing Authority serves Texas.
Rogers Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Roma Housing Authority serves Texas.
Rosenberg Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Round Rock Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Runge Housing Authority serves Texas.
Rusk Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
San Angelo Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
San Benito Housing Authority serves Texas.
San Juan Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
San Marcos Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Schertz Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Schulenburg Housing Authority serves Texas.
Seguin Housing Authority serves Texas.
Sherman Housing Authority serves Texas.
Sinton Housing Authority serves Texas.
Smiley Housing Authority serves Texas.
Smithville Housing Authority serves Texas.
South Plains Regional Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Starr County Housing Authority serves Texas.
Stockdale Housing Authority serves Texas.
Taft Housing Authority serves Texas.
Tahoka Housing Authority serves Texas.
Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Tatum Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Taylor Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Temple Housing Authority serves Texas.
Terrell Housing Department is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Texas City Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Texoma Council of Governments is accepting applications for a waiting list now.
Three Rivers Housing Authority serves Texas.
Trinidad Housing Authority serves Texas.
Uvalde Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Victoria Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Village Communities of Texarkana, Texas is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Waelder Housing Authority serves Texas.
Walker County Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Waxahachie Housing Authority serves Texas.
Weatherford Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Weslaco Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Willacy County Housing Authority serves Texas.
Yoakum Housing Authority serves Texas.
Yorktown Housing Authority serves Texas.
As of August 13, 2024, AHO is tracking 0 waiting lists open right now that are scheduled to close in the near future. Additionally, AHO is monitoring 36 waiting lists that are open until further notice.
AHO encourages you to first apply to the waiting lists that are scheduled to close, as most housing choice voucher programs do not have a set schedule for when they will reopen their waiting lists.
AHO still encourages you to apply to continuously open waiting lists as soon as possible. These waiting lists may close without sufficient notice.
In total, there are 36 waiting lists you can apply to right now and 0 waiting lists you can apply to soon.
During the last three years, there were 112 HCV waiting lists open for at least a day in Texas.
Section 8 HCV waiting lists in Texas were kept open an average of 431 days over the last three years.
Many waiting lists were kept open only a short time. In the last three years, 32.1% were open seven days or less and 11.6% were open for only one day (or a few hours) . This means that it is important for low-income renters to apply right away when they find an open waiting list.
Renters can apply to any open HCV waiting list in the country. The program is supposed to promote mobility so that renters can move to places with more opportunity.
Some housing authorities have a preference for local residents in their waiting list placement. If you live outside the area you can get on the waiting list, but you will likely wait a long time before a voucher is offered, if at all.
Over the last three years, 19.6% of waiting lists in Texas that opened had a preference for local residents.
Online applications make it easier for low-income renters to apply for open waiting lists, especially when applying to different communities or when waiting lists are only kept open a short time.
Online applications were used for 56.3% of waiting list applications in in Texas over the last three years.
Random lotteries were used by 16.1% of housing authorities in Texas to place applicants on their waiting lists over the last three years.
Applicants placed at the bottom of a waiting list may wait up to two or three years before being offered a voucher. Placing applicants on a waiting list using a random lottery gives everyone a fair chance to be near the top of the list.
Many housing authorities place applicants according to the date and time of their submission. Applicants who apply later will have a long wait for assistance, which is especially unfair in cases where waiting lists are kept open just few days or less.
Households spend an average of 23 months on a waiting list before receiving a voucher in Texas.
According to HUD, in general, in order to receive a voucher, a household's income may not exceed 50% of the median income (50% AMI) for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live. By law, a housing authority must provide 75% of its voucher to applicants whose incomes do not exceed 30% of the area median income (30% AMI).
A 50% AMI household is considered very low-income (VLI) and a 30% AMI household is considered extremely low-income (ELI). ELI households are a subset of the VLI households served by a housing authority.
In the voucher programs of housing authorities in Texas, VLI households make up 94% of voucher-holding households.
ELI households make up 74% of voucher-holding households.
It is against HUD policy for an agency to charge for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher application. If anyone is charging a fee for an application, they are either violating federal law, or a scammer with an empty promise. Do not pay for an application.
Like most low income housing programs, renters are placed on a waiting list to get a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher because there is a very high demand for vouchers, and a limited supply.
Waiting lists for a Section 8 voucher also tend to be longer than those for other housing programs because renters can live in an apartment or house of their choice. Most of the other rental housing programs require the household to live in a pre-determined apartment.
Renters must first submit an application to a housing authority with an open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list. If a waiting list is not currently open, applications cannot be submitted.
After applying, the housing authority will create a list of qualified applicants that is sorted by random lottery, or the date and time applications were received. Many of these waiting lists have limited spots, so some applicants may not be selected for the waiting list, even if they are qualified.
If the household is selected for the waiting list, the housing authority will send confirmation. Be aware that some waiting lists have preferences (such as elderly or local applicants), and qualified households are given priority placement over others.
After getting placed on a waiting list, prepare to wait for some time. Because of the high demand of the HCV program, waiting lists may be many months or years long.
Once the household reaches the top of the waiting list, an eligibility interview will be held to make sure that everyone is qualified. If the household does not meet the qualifications, they can continue applying to other open waiting lists for a chance to get a voucher.
To apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, the head of the household must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant. If the head of household cannot submit an application, another person can submit one on their behalf.
There are many qualifications to get a Section 8 voucher, including income, housing, and criminal history. But those requirements do not prevent a person from applying for an open waiting list.
To apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, renters must usually provide their first and last name, date of birth, Social Security Number or Alien ID, and the total gross income of all household members (with exceptions).
Applications may ask for additional information, including housing history, criminal history, proof of income, and preference verification. Applicants may also be asked for demographic information, like gender, disability status, or race and ethnicity.
Applications for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher can only be submitted when the housing authority opens the program's waiting list.
For many areas, waiting lists are only open for a brief period. And depending on the area, when a waiting list closes, it may not reopen for many months or years. But there are also many housing authorities that keep their waiting lists open indefinitely, which means that there is no scheduled close date. These waiting lists can close at any time, but they sometimes stay open for months or years.
Yes, renters can apply for multiple Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists. There is no limit to how many waiting lists a household may be on.
But, it's usually not allowed to submit multiple applications for the same waiting list. If more than one application is submitted for the same waiting list, the household risks getting disqualified.
In many areas, the demand for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers is so great that the managing housing authority cannot add all applicants to its waiting list. To give all applicants an equal chance of being placed on the waiting list, many agencies draw names by random lottery from the entire pool of applicants.
Housing authorities will usually state if they are doing a lottery drawing on the public notice for the waiting list. If there is not a lottery, applicants will be placed on the waiting list by the date and time the application is received.
Once a household is placed on a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, they may wait anywhere between many months or years before being offered a rental assistance voucher.
There is no typical wait time for a voucher. The amount of time spent on a waiting list depends on various factors, including how many preferences are met, and the location of rental assistance. An applicant in one area of the country may wait less than a year, while someone in another area is on a waiting list for five years or more.
The easiest way to get more information about many Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting lists is to visit the housing authority's website. Most housing authorities with a website will have a dedicated Section 8 HCV page with details about the program.
However, not all housing authorities have a website. And some that do may provide a limited amount of information. If this is the case, contact the housing authority for help. The agency can tell you if a waiting list is open, how to apply, and other important application requirements.
Yes, many housing authorities use preferences to give a priority to applicants who are part of groups in the area that are in great need of assistance.
Common preference categories for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists include seniors, persons with disabilities, veterans, homeless persons, and those who live and work locally. Applicants who qualify for preferences will have a shorter wait time than those who don't.
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program gives low income rental assistance to individuals and families who need help affording monthly rent. Households with a Section 8 voucher may choose to live in any home that meets the program requirements, including apartments and single-family homes. It is a federal housing program that is run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Renters with a Section 8 voucher usually pay 30% of their income for rent. The rest is paid to the landlord by the managing housing authority.
When looking for housing options, be aware that there are other housing programs that use the name "Section 8," including the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) programs. However, the name "Section 8" on its own usually refers to the HCV program.
When a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is open, there can be a number of different ways to submit an application. In most cases, Section 8 applications are available online, in person, by mail, or a variety of these options.
Online applications are often submitted through a form on a website. Printable applications may be available on the internet, as well. If an application can be sent by mail, a request for one is usually done by phone, mail or email.
In rare situations, applications may also be submitted by fax, or directly by phone. These outdated methods have been phased out by many housing authorities, but there are still some applications that operate this way.
Renters can apply to most open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in the country. You do not have to live in the area to apply to most waiting lists, but there are some with restrictions. If the waiting list is restricted, it means that the housing authority is targeting a specific demographic (such as homeless applicants), and documentation or a reference may be required to apply.
However, even if a waiting list is available to the general public, applicants who do not live in the area should check if there are preferences. Preferences give qualified applicants priority placement on the waiting list. And one of the most common preferences is for local residents. This means that non-local applicants may have a very long wait for a voucher, or may not get a voucher at all because of the local demand.
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