Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington County, Texas Section 8 Voucher Waiting List opened on March 11, 2024 and will close on May 31, 2024.

Lorena Bentley

Analysis by Lorena Bentley

Last Updated: March, 13th 2024

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This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington County, Texas.

The Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from March 11, 2024 at 9:00 am, until May 31, 2024 at 4:00 pm CT. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in December, 2022.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Local Preference 
    • Any household where the head, spouse, or sole member is currently residing within BVCOG’s seven-county jurisdiction at the time of application. Brazos Valley jurisdiction includes the counties of Brazos, Madison, Leon, Grimes (excluding the city of Navasota), Burleson, Robertson, and Washington (excluding the City of Brenham).  
  • Veteran
    • BVCOG grants preference to any household where head, spouse, or sole member is a discharged veteran, active military service member, or spouse of a discharged veteran whose discharge from the military was under any condition other than dishonorable or active military service member. 
  • Non-elderly persons with disabilities
    • BVCOG also grants preference to non-elderly persons with disabilities who are transitioning from institutional or other segregated settings, at serious risk of institutionalization, homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Non-elderly person with disabilities must be at least 18 years of age and less than 62 years of age to be eligible for the mainstream program and does not need to be the head of the household. 
  • Elderly
    • Any household where the head, spouse, or sole member of the household is a person who is at least 62 years of age.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the BVCOG website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BVCOG application page on March 13, 2024.

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Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington County, Texas Section 8 Voucher Application Methods

The application may be completed online at https://www.waitlistcheck.com/TX2895.

Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington County, Texas Section 8 Voucher Applicant Preferences

Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington County, Texas has preferences for: Elderly, Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Veterans, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Section 8 Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Brazos Valley Council of Governments

Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington County, Texas Section 8 Voucher Waiting List is managed by Brazos Valley Council of Governments.

Brazos Valley Council of Governments provides affordable housing for up to 1,902 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Brazos County, Burleson County, Grimes County, Leon County, Madison County, Robertson County, Washington County, Texas. Service does not extend to Brenham and Service does not extend to Navasota, Texas.

What should I do after applying to the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 Voucher waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 Voucher waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 Voucher waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 Voucher waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How long will it take to get to the top of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 Voucher waiting list?

The wait to reach the top of this waiting list will be different for everyone.

This waiting list has at least one preference, so those who qualify will have a shorter wait than those who don't. After sorting preferences, applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received by the housing authority. So applying soon after the waiting list opens will give you a shorter wait than those who wait to apply after you.

If you are closer to the top of the waiting list, your wait may be just weeks or months long. But if you're closer to the end of the waiting list, it could take years to reach the top.

How do I update my application for the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 Voucher waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 Voucher waiting list that is open now?

You have a limited time to apply for a waiting list that is open now, before it closes on the date announced by the housing authority. The housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes.

For the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 Voucher waiting list, how do I apply online?

To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.

How is a Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 Voucher waiting list sorted by date and time?

A waiting list sorted by date and time orders applicants who are selected for the waiting list by the date and time the housing authority receives the application. Those who apply earlier will generally be placed higher on the waiting list.

Who has a Section 8 voucher already?

If you are considering applying for a voucher, you may be interested to know who already has a voucher, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who have a Section or project-based voucher issued by Brazos Valley Council of Governments.

How many renters have a Section 8 voucher with Brazos Valley Council of Governments?

At the start of 2024, Brazos Valley Council of Governments was managing 2,043 Section 8 vouchers. Of the total number of vouchers managed, there were 1,737 households with a voucher. This represents 85% of the total voucher allotment for Brazos Valley Council of Governments.

According to HUD, there is a total of 3,637 people living in households with a Section 8 voucher issued by Brazos Valley Council of Governments, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 households wait for their voucher?

The 1,737 households with a Section 8 voucher at the start of 2024 waited on average 25 months to receive their voucher. Of those voucher-holding households, 295 got their voucher in the last year. This represents 17 percent of voucher holders with vouchers issued by Brazos Valley Council of Governments.

Are there any Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 vouchers not issued to renters?

Though Section 8 voucher programs are over-subscribed across the nation with all programs having a waiting list, each month, each housing agency managing vouchers has vouchers that are not issued to renters. This can result from turnover in the program if someone with a voucher buys a home, sees an increase in their income, passes away, or otherwise discontinues the use of their voucher.

The time it takes to transfer voucher funding from one recipient to another can be many months. Managing the Section 8 waiting list, qualifying new voucher holders, and approving new homes or apartments takes time. In addition, in some areas, there is an extreme housing shortage or landlords may refuse to rent to persons using a Section 8 voucher to pay their rent. This results in longer than usual ramp-up times for new voucher holders.

The Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 HCV program that this waiting list covers had 85% of its vouchers utilized by households with 15% unutilized at the start of 2024. This means that 306 Section 8 vouchers out of a total of 2,043 were in processing at the time HUD reported the data.

How many Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 households have children?

Of the 1,737 Section 8 voucher-holding households with the Brazos Valley Council of Governments, 735 have at least one child. There are 41 two-parent households in the Brazos Valley Council of Governments voucher program, and 695 single-parent households. There were 695 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 households earn?

The average annual household income for Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 Voucher holders is $14,464 The average annual income per person is $7,357 The average voucher holder earns 23% of the local Area Median Income.

Brazos Valley Council of Governments voucher household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 139 8%
$5,000 - $9,999 156 9%
$10,000 - $14,999 747 43%
$15,000 - $19,999 295 17%
$20,000+ 399 23%

What is the source of income for Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 households?

Of all voucher holders, 449 (22%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 0 (0%) voucher-holding households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 1,451 (71%) voucher-holding households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 voucher pay for tenants?

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program pays 70% of the cost of rent plus utilities for any household receiving the housing assistance.

For the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 program, the federal government is providing, on average, $738 per month to each household, for an average annual cost of $8,856. The program as a whole is paying landlords $1,281,906 per month, for an annual economic benefit to landlords of $15,382,872

How much does the average Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the Section 8 tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 HCV programs, the average family expenditure is $353 per month or $4,236 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $613,161 per month, which is $7,357,932 per year.

What is the average rent of a Section 8 apartment or home in the Brazos Valley Council of Governments program?

The average total rent paid to Section 8 landlords is $1,091 per month which includes payment contributed by both tenant households and the federal government. This is a program-wide rent average across all bedroom size rentals.

What is the average utility cost paid by Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $154 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 homes?

Of the 2,043 households with a Section 8 voucher, 590 (34%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 886 (51%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 260 (15%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 31% of Housing Choice Voucher recipients are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 households?

76% of Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 HCV program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 17 1%
Black Non-Hispanic 1,077 62%
Native American/Alaskan 0 0%
White Non-Hispanic 417 24%
Black Hispanic 17 1%
White Hispanic 226 13%
Other Hispanic 0 0%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 HCV program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 87 5%
25-50/td> 764 44%
51-61 330 19%
62-84 538 31%
85 or Older 35 2%