Section 8 Waiting Lists in Texas

Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Now

There are currently 1 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting Lists that are open now and will be closing soon.

Waiting List Status
Cherokee County, Texas Section 8 Waiting List Opening Open until December 31st, 2023 at 11:59am

Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Until Further Notice

Just Discovered
Waiting List Last Updated On
Texarkana, Texas Section 8 Waiting List November 17th, 2023
El Paso, Texas Section 8 Waitlist Opens Soon October 25th, 2023
Mission, Texas Waiting List December 5th, 2023
All Waiting Lists Open Until Futher Notice

There are 37 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting Lists in Texas that are either always open or that have not announced a closing date.

Waiting List Last Updated On
Housing Authority of the City of Brownwood May 23rd, 2016
Housing Authority of Jefferson June 27th, 2018
Cooke County, Texas July 14th, 2017
Cameron Housing Authority July 14th, 2017
Housing Authority of Baird November 12th, 2018
Multi-County, Texas July 16th, 2019
South Plains Regional Housing Authority June 27th, 2018
Gregory, Texas July 28th, 2017
Uvalde Housing Authority August 3rd, 2017
Hidalgo, Texas September 28th, 2016
Parker County, Texas July 2nd, 2018
Texas Panhandle Section 8 HCV Waiting List July 21st, 2020
Fort Stockton, Texas August 4th, 2021
City of Dallas; and Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall, and Tarrant County, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List May 11th, 2023
Kingsville, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List January 20th, 2021
Rogers, Texas January 14th, 2021
Falfurrias, Texas January 4th, 2021
Cameron County, Texas January 20th, 2021
Edgewood, Texas February 17th, 2022
Jim Hogg County, Texas January 28th, 2021
Nacogdoches County, Texas May 26th, 2020
San Angelo, Texas January 20th, 2021
Pleasanton, Texas April 15th, 2021
Borger, Texas July 6th, 2021
Floyd County, Texas July 27th, 2021
Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program March 17th, 2023
Henderson County, Texas February 15th, 2022
San Juan, Texas August 22nd, 2022
Comal County, Texas Section 8 Waitlist Opens In March August 29th, 2023
Brenham, Texas April 10th, 2023
Midland and Andrews County, Texas Waiting List October 31st, 2023
Fannin County, Texas Waiting List November 6th, 2023
Asherton and Zapata County, Texas June 23rd, 2023
Mission, Texas Waiting List December 5th, 2023
Victoria, Texas July 28th, 2023
El Paso, Texas Section 8 Waitlist Opens Soon October 25th, 2023
Texarkana, Texas Section 8 Waiting List November 17th, 2023

Texas Section 8 FAQs

Are any Section 8 waiting lists are open in Texas?

As of July 21st, 2023, there are 5 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in Texas.

How do I apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in Texas?

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in Texas, you need to submit a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) application to the respective housing authority that has an open waiting list. Here are the waiting lists with their respective openings:

You can apply to these waiting lists by submitting your Section 8 HCV application to the respective housing authorities on or after their opening dates.

Are any Section 8 waiting lists in Texas for seniors?

Yes, as of December 5th, 2023, 8 of the Section 8 waiting lists in Texas have preferences for seniors.

  • The Cherokee County, Texas Section 8 waiting list will be open until December 31st, 2023 at 11:59am.
  • The Cooke County, Texas Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
  • The Cameron Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
  • The Multi-County, Texas Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
  • The Texas Panhandle Section 8 waiting list has been open since April 1st, 2018.
  • The Borger, Texas Section 8 waiting list has been open since July 1st, 2021.
  • The Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program Section 8 waiting list has been open since October 26th, 2021.
  • The Brenham, Texas Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 26th, 2023.
  • Do I have to live in Texas to apply?

    No, you do not have to live in Texas to apply to an open waiting list in the state. However, many waiting lists do have preferences for local residents and commuters.

    Closed Section 8 Waiting Lists

    The following waiting lists have been confirmed to be closed in the last two years.

    Waiting List Closed Date
    City of San Antonio, and Bexar County, Texas Section 8 Waiting List Closed on November 15th, 2023
    Webb, Zapata and Dimmit County, Texas Waiting List Closed on November 9th, 2023
    Mission, Texas Closed on November 8th, 2023
    Gregg, Panola, and Rusk County, Texas Section 8 Waiting List Closed on October 31st, 2023
    Liberty County, Texas Limited Closed on October 18th, 2023
    Odessa, Texas Section 8 Waiting List Closed on October 15th, 2023
    Cherokee County, Texas Section 8 Waiting List Opening Closed on September 30th, 2023
    City of Mineral Wells, Texas Waiting List Closed on September 18th, 2023
    Pharr, Texas Section 8 Waiting List Opening Closed on September 15th, 2023
    McAllen, Texas Section 8 Waitlist Opening Closed on September 13th, 2023
    Mission, Texas Closed on September 13th, 2023
    Multi-County, Texas Section 8 Waitlist Opens Tomorrow Closed on September 6th, 2023
    Multi-County, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on August 31st, 2023
    Hidalgo County, Texas Waiting List Closed on August 31st, 2023
    Boerne, Texas Waiting List Closed on August 17th, 2023
    Beaumont, Texas Waiting List Closed on August 11th, 2023
    Grayson County, Texas Waiting List Closed on August 10th, 2023
    Georgetown, Texas Waiting List Closed on August 9th, 2023
    Lubbock, Texas Waiting List Closed on July 21st, 2023
    De Kalb, Texas Closed on July 21st, 2023
    Hill and Somervell County, Texas Waiting List Closed on June 7th, 2023
    Galveston, Texas Waiting List Closed on June 7th, 2023
    Grand Prairie, Texas Waiting List Closed on May 2nd, 2023
    Harrison County, Texas Waiting Lists Closed on April 17th, 2023
    Multi-County, Texas Waiting List Closed on March 31st, 2023
    Bastrop, Texas Waiting List Closed on February 24th, 2023
    Arlington, Texas Section 8 Waitlist Closes Thursday Closed on February 16th, 2023
    Cleburne, Texas Waitlist Opens Today Closed on January 19th, 2023
    Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington County, Texas Closed on December 1st, 2022
    Mesquite, TX Waiting List Closed on October 17th, 2022
    Longview, Texas Closed on August 18th, 2022
    Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange County, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on July 26th, 2022
    Travis County, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on July 8th, 2022
    Multi-County, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on May 16th, 2022
    Terrell, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on April 18th, 2022
    Orange, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on April 1st, 2022
    Amarillo, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on February 7th, 2022
    Brownsville, Texas Closed on December 1st, 2021
    Taylor, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on October 21st, 2021
    Brazoria County, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on July 16th, 2021
    Garland, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on June 11th, 2021
    Montgomery County, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on April 22nd, 2021
    Fort Worth, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on January 29th, 2021