The Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority (DETCOG) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from March 1, 2023, until March 31, 2023
Families who live or work in the DETCOG Regional Housing Authority service area, including: Angelina, Hardin, Houston, Jasper, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Tyler Counties (Houston County does not include Houston, Texas nor any part of Harris County, Texas; Tyler County does not include Tyler, Texas nor any part of Smith County, Texas) (100 points)
Veterans and veterans' families (5 points)
Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking referred by a partnering service agency or consortia, or a religious organization (5 points)
Families whose head, co-head or spouse is disabled (5 points)
1,000 applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Angelina, Hardin, Houston, Jasper, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler County, Texas
Supportive Measures
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (936) 238-7771.