The Deep East Texas Council of Governments through its regional housing authority will conduct a month-long enrollment period for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
The period will start at 8 a.m. July 1 and end at 5 p.m. July 31.
The Housing Authority will accept up to 1,000 applicants for a random drawing to be placed on the authority’s assistance waiting list.
Certain applications will be given preference if applicants live in the DETCOG Regional Housing Authority service area, which includes Jasper, Newton and Sabine counties or are veterans or the family of veterans; victims of domestic violence or families whose head- or co-head-of-household or spouse is disabled.
Being on the waiting list does not indicate eligibility for assistance. Those looking for assistance will need to meet all the eligibility requirements to be assisted by the voucher program.
There is no cost to apply, and no credit report is needed.
Applications can only be made online at http://www.waitlistcheck.com/tx2875. Starting September 15th, applicants can check their waitlist status at waitlistcheck.com.
For questions or accommodations, call (936) 634-2247 ext. 5262.
Scott Loar is a freelance writer.