The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list is currently closed for general application. We do not have an expected date for the list to reopen. A waiting list is necessary because the application requests exceed the vouchers available.
We are servicing lottery numbers through 28504 (July 20, 2011). When your number is processed, you will receive an information packet in the mail. The current lottery numbers being serviced will be updated on this page every month, so please continue to check the website periodically.
Clients on the Waiting List
If you are one of the more than 12,000 families on the waiting list, then your application has been assigned a lottery number. Applicants receive vouchers in lottery number order.
The number of families on the wait list that the Houston Housing Authority serves each month varies, depending on different factors. The first step in processing an application is the criminal background check on every adult family member. If all family members do not pass the background check, then the Housing Authority proceeds to the next application on the waiting list.
Future Lottery Numbers
When your number is processed, you will receive an information packet in the mail. Please continue to check our website periodically for information on what lottery numbers the Housing Authority is currently servicing. Remember the wait time for a qualified applicant may take several years and is dependent on the availability of vouchers.
Click here to request a Lottery Number Status Check Click here for more information on the Housing Choice Voucher Program Click here for Frequently Asked Questions
Resident Obligations:
It is the resident's obligation to provide current documentation for application processing. Failure to provide proper information may result in denial of program participation.
Address Change
If your address or contact information changes, it is imperative that you contact the Houston Housing Authority. Please visit our main office at 2640 Fountain View Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77057 between 9am and 5pm to fill out a change of address form. You can also go to the Client Forms section and click on Change of Personal Information to download the form.
Fraudulent Activity
If you have received an information packet from the Houston Housing Authority, it is punishable under state law for you to make copies or to share your packet information. The Housing Authority has a master list of who has obtained an official information packet. If it is found that you have shared packet information or have obtained the false identity of someone else it will be considered tampering with an official government document and you will be punished under the law. The agency reserves the right to prosecute under law all involved parties in any fraudulent activity. Click here to find out more about fraud policy.