Walker County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Walker County, Texas.

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Closed: Walker County, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

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

The Walker County Housing Authority (WCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one day in April 2017; and before that for one day in January 2015.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to visit the WCHA office.

There were no preferences.

Applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, call the WCHA at (936) 291-3306.

About The Agency

Walker County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 251 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

340 Texas 75, Huntsville, TX

(936) 291-3306

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 Walker County Housing Authority?

Walker County Housing Authority serves 250 low-income households. The agency manages 258 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Walker County Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 64 percent of households served by Walker County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Walker County Housing Authority households.

How many Walker County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 42 households and make up 17 percent of households served by Walker County Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Walker County Housing Authority?

There are 200 female-headed renter households living in Walker County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 80% of those served by the Walker County Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Walker County Housing Authority renters?

Black 155
White 80
Hispanic 13

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Walker County Housing Authority?

There are 117 households headed by seniors served by the Walker County Housing Authority. Senior households are 47% of households in Walker County Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Walker County Housing Authority housing?

There are 77 persons with disabilities living in Walker County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 31% of households served by the Walker County Housing Authority.

How often does Walker County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Walker County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 22, 2017 and closed on April 22, 2017.