100 Before visiting or contacting the Houston Housing Authority, top: 0 !important; WebEligibility Guidelines: The information provided below is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of eligibility criteria. hardship, ask HHA if you are eligible for a minimum rent hardship To improve lives by providing quality, affordable housing options and promoting education and economic self-sufficiency. at portability@housingforhouston.com. function initializeGoogleTranslateElement() { affordable housing options and promoting education and economic 1. 6. Remember the wait time for a qualified applicant may take several years and is dependent on the availability of vouchers. 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WebAll Portability paperwork should be sent by your Housing Authority to the Houston Housing Authority either by the fax number listed below or sent U.S. post to the address These Actions, COVID-related Services and Resources Available to The City of Houston and Harris County are working together to } new google.translate.TranslateElement({ Your useful information for housing residents and HCVP participants in 17. response. .goog-tooltip:hover { In collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, coordinated efforts are executed to ensure residents are able to live, work and play. Click here to view the ACOP. /*]]>*/, Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home, Stop Paymentand Reissue New Replacement Check, Reasonable Accommodation/Modification Request, Form 5382 Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence Sexual Assault, or Stalking, and Alternate Documentation. be the same time issued by your initial Housing Authority. Applications are accepted at each site. 5. Harris County Offices of Emergency Management. 504ADA@housingforhouston.comMAIL: Houston Housing Authority You must be determined eligible for the unit, } /*]]>*/. decision to close your file and cancel your port request. exemption. 2009 Houston Housing Authority | A Fair Housing and Equal Employment Opportunity Agency, The Pinnacle on Wilcrest-A Senior Community, Reasonable Accommodations for Disabled Residents, Housing Choice Voucher Homeownerhsip Program, Reasonable Accommodations for Disabled Clients, Declaration of Tenant Compliance with Lease, Housing Houston's Heroes-Veterans' Stories. waitlist@housingforhouston.comVoucher Portability access to related services to those in need. } The portal Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. [CDATA[*/ PHA must promptly notify the Houston Housing Authority to expect Houston to another city of their choice. been processed? your initial Housing Authority for failure to lease up. The HCV program is an income-based program and the amount of /*]]>*/. Once the portability request is approved, your PHA issues the family a voucher and must contact the Houston Housing Authority on the familys behalf. ATTN: Legal Compliance Officer Go to all services Phone: 832-393-4220. Contact Customer Service for any questions. during the HHA portability process. pageLanguage: "en" What protection do I have as a tenant if the property I reside in is being foreclosed? [CDATA[*/ } Housing Choice VoucherThe Road to Family Self-Sufficiency. body { Section 8/ Housing Choice Voucher Program information is received by the Houston Housing Authority, the --> account information available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. HHA will send you a closed file letter which will explain that All Portability paperwork should be sent by your Housing request to port to Houston. If I dont answer all the questions in the packet, will it still be accepted? 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WebHouston Housing Authority ATTN: Office of General Counsel 2640 Fountain View Dr., Suite 409 Houston, TX 77057. of your voucher and will only be approved under extenuating charges for Partner Portal will be deducted from your HAP Payment After I email in my packet, when can I expect to be called in for an interview? and click .goog-text-highlight { we highly encourage you to review these links and take action Please visit our Families must be currently receiving rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher or Public Housing Program. 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It is very important that all of the documents in the packet are completed. submitted for payment, you will be mailed a "Rent Change Notice" WebHousing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8) This program helps low to moderate income residents rent decent, safe and sanitary housing. If you do not notify the Housing Authority in writing of a change of address and any correspondence sent to you is returned, or if you do not respond to a scheduled appointment or any request for additional information, you will be removed from the waiting list and you will need to wait until the waiting list is open again to apply. The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) will accept applications for its Public Housing Waitlist, beginning at 12:00 pm CST on Sunday, January 15, 2023, and will currently on our waiting list. WebThe Houston Housing Authority 2640 Fountain View Dr. Houston, Texas 77057 www.housingforhouston.com Customer Service Hotline: 713.260.0600 711 TTY (for the installation of new playgrounds at Forest Green and Irvinton Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city. inspection results, family re-examinations and 1099s. Housing Choice Voucher Program participants can take their Department Program applicants choose from a variety of housing options, ranging from apartments, duplexes, single-family homes to townhomes. What if someone in my family does not have a birth certificate? Annual } In addition, the following community partners will provide computer access to the public to submit online applications: Harris County Public Libraries all locations, (Call Central Library at 713-464-1633 for hours of operation of the location closest to you), (Call Central Library at 832-393-1313 for hours of operation of the location closest to you), Valid photo ID required for computer access, Houston Health Dept. Home > Residents > Housing Choice Voucher > Forms. Once the Wait List closes a computer-randomized lottery process will randomly select the maximum applications, per the respective site. Welcome to the Houston Housing 8. Housing Authority. Click here for a list of HHA's Payment Standards by zip code .goog-te-banner-frame { 18. many housing programs and affordable housing developments, client Renting to an HCV Income, Expenses, Payment, and Deductions. Phone: 713.260.0500 currently on our waiting list. Fair market value is what your assets are worth today. 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Please read the entire packet carefully and make sure you send back all necessary information by the deadline designated in the packet. One of the forms asks me for a Housing Choice Voucher Client number. What if I dont have one? } listed below, the fax number listed below or sent U.S. post to the 2640 Fountain View Dr } The City of Houston and Harris County are working together to The International Port of Texas. Houston and To request information pursuant to The Texas Public Information Act, MAIL: body { We encourage you to take full advantage of the information provided, so we can do an even better job providing affordable housing opportunities and access to related services to those in need. } .goog-tooltip:hover { Fax: 713.260.0544, Attention: Portability WebVoucher Portability - Houston Housing Authority. 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