Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Angelina County, Hardin County, Houston County, Jasper County, Newton County, Polk County, Sabine County, San Augustine County, San Jacinto County, Shelby County, Trinity County, Tyler County, Texas.

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Closed: Multi-County, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Angelina, Hardin, Houston, Jasper, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler County, Texas.

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.

About The Agency

Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,975 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday	8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am-4:30pm
Friday	8:30am-4:30pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

210 Premier Drive, Jasper, TX

Visit Website — (409) 384-5704

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority?

Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority serves 1,695 low-income households. The agency manages 1,995 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 66 percent of households served by Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority households.

How many Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 542 households and make up 32 percent of households served by Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority?

There are 1440 female-headed renter households living in Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 85% of those served by the Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority renters?

Black	1,305
White	288
Hispanic	85

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority?

There are 389 households headed by seniors served by the Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority. Senior households are 23% of households in Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority housing?

There are 389 persons with disabilities living in Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority.

How often does Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 30, 2025 and closed on May 30, 2025.