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Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority

Waiting Lists

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Closed: Multi-County, Texas Section 8 Voucher

The Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority (DETCOG) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from March 1, 2023, until March 31, 2023.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had 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 were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the DETCOG website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DETCOG public notice on February 28, 2023.

Service Area

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.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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About Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority

210 Premier Drive, Jasper, TX | Visit Website | (409) 384-5704

Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,975 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program..

In addition, Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority offers other programs for eligible households, including:

  • Homeownership Voucher
  • Family Self-Sufficiency

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority is located in:

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.