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

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• 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

For more information, visit the DETCOG website