ProGRAMS
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) PROGRAM
HCV Waiting List is currently open and accepting pre-applications
Who is elIgible ?
- Eligibility for a housing voucher is determined by the PHA based on the total annual gross income and family size and is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status.
- In general, the family’s income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live. By law, the PHA must provide 75 percent of its voucher to applicants whose incomes do not exceed 30 percent of the area median income. Median income levels are published by HUD and vary by location. The PHA serving your community can provide you with the income limits for your area and family size.
- In addition to household income, the PHA reviews the criminal background, if any, for all household members age 18 and older.
how to apply?
pre-application process
- Applicant will pick up a Pre-Application during the specified time frames, and return it during the specified time frames. Pre-Application will not be accepted if incomplete. The following documentation is required when submitting the pre-application:
- Pre-Applications will be DISTRIBUTED every Tuesday and Thursday of each month between 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Completed Pre-Applications will be ACCEPTED every Tuesday and Thursday of each month between 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Pre-Applications will be taken at the following address:
- 700 Maldonado Drive, San Juan TX 78589
Photo ID for all adults (18+) members of the household
Proceso de Solicitud Previa:
- El solicitante recogerá una solicitud previa durante los plazos especificados y la devolverá dentro de los plazos especificados. Pre-aplicaciones no serán aceptadas si están La siguiente documentación es requerida al momento de presentar la pre-aplicación:
Identificación con foto para adultos (mayores de 18) jefes de hogar
PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST
A waiting list must be maintained because the number of applications exceeds the number of vouchers available. Once the Pre-Application is complete and processed, applicant will be placed on the waiting list by time and date.
REGISTRO EN LA LISTA DE ESPERA
Se debe mantener una lista de espera porque el número de solicitudes excede el número de váuchers disponibles. Una vez que la presolicitud esté completa y procesada, el solicitante será colocado en la lista de espera por hora y fecha.
FINal application / screening process
When the applicant’s name comes up on the waiting list, they will be notified of a scheduled application interview to begin the process of completing the final application. The information provided to PHA by the applicant will then be verified for accuracy and eligibility.
PROCESO FINAL DE SOLICITUD Y SELECCIÓN
Cuando sea el turno del solicitante en la lista de espera, se le notificará de una entrevista programada para comenzar el proceso final de la aplicación. La información proporcionada a la Agencia, por el solicitante, será corroborada para su validación y elegibilidad.
HOW MUCH DO I PAY?
Payment: If accepted into the Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program, the formula used in determining the tenant’s rental payment is the higher of the following:
- 30% of monthly adjusted income (after allowed deductions)
- 10% of monthly gross income
- $50 minimum