Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List is Closed as of October 2024. The waiting list was last open in June 2021 and remains closed.

Rachel Lynch

Analysis by Rachel Lynch

Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Brownsville, Texas.

The Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville (HACB) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from December 9, 2020 until June 30, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

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

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • CPS Referred    
  • Honorable discharged VeteransVeterans that have been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States.
  • Housing Condemned by the City of BrownsvilleFamilies who reside in housing that has been condemned by the City of Brownsville.
  • Mainstream Vouchers for Non-Elderly DisabledNon-elderly persons with disabilities who are transitioning out of institutional and other segregated settings, at serious risk of institutionalization, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.
  • PH involuntary transfers due to RADFamilies in Public Housing required to transfer from their unit due to permanent involuntary displacement as a result of a project's conversion of assistance under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD).
  • PH involuntary transfers due to RADFamilies in Public Housing required to transfer from their unit due to permanent involuntary displacement as a result of a project's conversion of assistance under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD).
  • Presidential Declared DisasterFamilies who are victims of a Presidential declared disaster or during a local emergency that has been declared by the chief elected official of the responsible entity who has proclaimed that there is an immediate need for public action to protect the public safety. Families who reside in housing that have been condemned by the City of Brownsville. Families, residents of the City of Brownsville, whose homes (owned or rented), have been destroyed by fire and have been referred by the Red Cross for assistance.
  • Public Housing Involuntary TransferFamilies in Public Housing required to transfer from their unit due to PHA action involving rehab of unit or emergency conditions that make the unit uninhabitable while undergoing repairs.
  • Red Cross ReferredFamilies, residents of the City of Brownsville, whose homes (owned or rented) have been destroyed by fire and have been referred by the Red Cross for assistance.
  • VAWA Emergency Transfers to HACB familiesHACB will give preference to families living in a HACB owned Public Housing property, Project Based Voucher, or PBV-RAD who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking and meet the eligibility requirements outline in HACB's VAWA Emergency Transfer Move Plan.
  • Victims of Domestic ViolenceVictims of Domestic Violence. Requirements: Referral from a family violence prevention organization, police report and a protective order.
  • Working Families, Elderlies, DisabledWorking families whose head or spouse is currently employed and to include families whose head of household or spouse is sixty-two (62) years of age or disabled receiving a disability pension with a disability rating of 80% or higher. (Social Security Income and/or Supplemental Security Income recipients will automatically receive preference.)
  • Youth, foster care & TDHSYouth who are at least 18 years old and not more than 21 years old (has not reached 22nd birthday) who left foster care at age 16 or older and who does not have adequate housing and have been referred by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HACB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACB Facebook page on February 2, 2021.

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Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Applicant Preferences

Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville has preferences for: Elderly, Displaced by Natural Disaster, Victims of Domestic Violence, Veterans, Working/Employed, Live in Substandard Housing, Disabled, Preferences Unconfirmed, Current PHA Residents, Referred by Local Assistance Program, Non-Elderly Disabled, Youth Aging Out of Foster Care. Preferences are not required but Section 8 Project-Based Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville

Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List is managed by Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville.

Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville provides affordable housing for up to 3,116 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Brownsville, Texas.

What should I do after applying to the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 Project-Based 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 Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 Project-Based 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 Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 Project-Based 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 Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 Project-Based 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 do I update my application for the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 Project-Based 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 Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

For the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 Project-Based 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.

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 Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville.

How many renters have a Section 8 voucher with Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville?

At the start of 2024, Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville was managing 2,815 Section 8 vouchers. Of the total number of vouchers managed, there were 2,759 households with a voucher. This represents 98% of the total voucher allotment for Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville.

According to HUD, there is a total of 6,591 people living in households with a Section 8 voucher issued by Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 households wait for their voucher?

The 2,759 households with a Section 8 voucher at the start of 2024 waited on average 7 months to receive their voucher. Of those voucher-holding households, 386 got their voucher in the last year. This represents 14 percent of voucher holders with vouchers issued by Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville.

Are there any Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville 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 Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 HCV program that this waiting list covers had 98% of its vouchers utilized by households with 2% unutilized at the start of 2024. This means that 56 Section 8 vouchers out of a total of 2,815 were in processing at the time HUD reported the data.

How many Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 households have children?

Of the 2,759 Section 8 voucher-holding households with the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville, 1,070 have at least one child. There are 253 two-parent households in the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville voucher program, and 816 single-parent households. There were 985 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 households earn?

The average annual household income for Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 Voucher holders is $14,952 The average annual income per person is $6,522 The average voucher holder earns 25% of the local Area Median Income.

Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville voucher household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 166 6%
$5,000 - $9,999 386 14%
$10,000 - $14,999 1,324 48%
$15,000 - $19,999 359 13%
$20,000+ 524 19%

What is the source of income for Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 households?

Of all voucher holders, 901 (32%) 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. 1,858 (66%) voucher-holding households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville 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 Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 program, the federal government is providing, on average, $579 per month to each household, for an average annual cost of $6,948. The program as a whole is paying landlords $1,597,461 per month, for an annual economic benefit to landlords of $19,169,532

How much does the average Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville 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 Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 HCV programs, the average family expenditure is $393 per month or $4,716 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $1,084,287 per month, which is $13,011,444 per year.

What is the average rent of a Section 8 apartment or home in the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville program?

The average total rent paid to Section 8 landlords is $972 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 Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $131 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 Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 homes?

Of the 2,815 households with a Section 8 voucher, 1,131 (41%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 910 (33%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 745 (27%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 13% of Housing Choice Voucher recipients are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 households?

99% of Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 HCV program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville Section 8 HCV program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 83 3%
25-50/td> 1,021 37%
51-61 386 14%
62-84 1,103 40%
85 or Older 166 6%
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