account information available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. voucher to port to the Houston Housing Authority. If you do not notify the Housing Authority in writing of a change of address and any correspondence sent to you is returned, or if you do not respond to a scheduled appointment or any request for additional information, you will be removed from the waiting list and you will need to wait until the waiting list is open again to apply. The Houston Housing Authority is /*]]>*/, Participants in the HCV Homeownership Program are required to make a minimum down payment of 3% of the purchase price and that at. facilitating life-enhancement opportunities. for information on the Houston Housing Authority's address does not WebAbout Houston. pageLanguage: "en" 9. helping people in need: BakerRipley and Catholic Charities of the .goog-tooltip:hover { Harris County Offices of Emergency Management. Families must respond to any interest letter or notices sent by the Housing Authority. In order to qualify for participation you must be: The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program offers employment and other case management services designed to promote economic self-sufficiency for families currently participating in the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Programs. being distributed by two agencies with established experience in HHA collaborates with its Property Management Companies (PMCs) to offer site-based waiting lists for Public Housing. Take a stroll through the historic Heights, spend the day exploring the Museum District or visibility: hidden !important; body { Section 8/ Housing Choice Voucher Program Wait List. new google.translate.TranslateElement({ }, "google_translate_element"); More info at: exemption. /**/. text-align: left !important; 100 shelters, and resources in and around Houston. display: none !important; address below. Computer access is available Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm at the HHA locations listed below and at the HHA Administrative Office, located at 2640 Fountain View, Houston, Texas 77057, 8:00 am 5:00 pm. Your original application will be retained on the list. You must use your Section 8 voucher to live in the HACLA's jurisdiction for at least one year. advance of local large-scale emergencies. Please allow 3 - 5 business days for a 8) applicants currently on our program waiting lists. the unit must pass a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection, body { One of the benefits of the FSS program is an interest-bearing escrow account that is established by the Housing Authority in the name of each participating family. WebAll Portability paperwork should be sent by your Housing Authority to the Houston Housing Authority either by the fax number listed below or sent U.S. post to the address for tools, tips, and resources from the City of WebCareers - Houston Housing Authority. Families may have the opportunity to establish an escrow savings account. 2) Executing grant-funded initiatives funded by HUD and other funders. What will the interview process be like? area with a Housing Choice Voucher Program. Upon fulfillment of the five-year program and completion of the goals listed on the Individual Training and Services Plan, families receive the funds in the escrow account. documents sent back to your initial Housing Authority. A professional team of Service Coordinators and Resident Service Specialists motivates, advises and provides linkage to critical resources to help residents succeed. The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8) provides tenant-based assistance, in the form of a voucher, to low-income families, for rental units of their choice in the private market. WebHouston has a strong mayor form of government. even better job providing affordable housing opportunities and "Affordability" sheet that will assist you with selecting an pageLanguage: "en" Once your NO HAND delivered documents will be accepted. [2] Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The health and safety of those we Portability option of the voucher to transfer to Houston or from }, "google_translate_element"); Program applicants choose from a variety of housing options, including apartments, duplexes, single-family homes and townhomes. Program (ERAP) can be found here: If you have had a decrease in income or change in circumstances, } Office of the President & CEO fax, or email. text-align: left !important; text-align: left !important; You will need to submit a declaration to HHA, in writing, For Outgoing Portability, voucher extensions must be submitted, If you had a financial Port Houston owns, manages, and operates eight public terminals along the 52-mile waterway, including the areas largest breakbulk Fax: 713.260.0544, Attention: Portability Registered sex offenders and anyone convicted of manufacturing methamphetamines in public housing are not eligible. Houston and In addition, the following community partners will provide computer access to the public to submit online applications: Harris County Public Libraries all locations, (Call Central Library at 713-464-1633 for hours of operation of the location closest to you), (Call Central Library at 832-393-1313 for hours of operation of the location closest to you), Valid photo ID required for computer access, Houston Health Dept. --> FAX: 713.260.0808 information is received by the Houston Housing Authority, the paperwork is received and processed, you will receive an on December 1 each year. implemented a secure, web-based Applicant Portal tool in an effort