Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville

    

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
What is the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program?

HACB’s Housing Choice Voucher Program offers the opportunity for low-income families to choose affordable rental housing within Cameron County. Freedom of choice enables the family to obtain affordable housing outside areas of high poverty concentration. It also offers participants a chance for a better quality of life by providing access to greater employment opportunities, access to better schools and after-school programs. Information on the assisted housing programs can be

provided through Landlords@txbha.com.

For more information please email
HCVinforequest@txbha.com

If you do not have access to a computer, you may call:
956-541-8315

fax 956-541-7860

HOURS: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Appointment Required to meet with a HACB Representative

How affordable is Section 8 Housing?
Rent Payment: The formula used in determining rental payment is the highest of the following:
30% of monthly adjusted income (after allowed deductions)
10% of monthly gross income
$50 minimum rent

Effective January 1, 2012

How Long a Wait for Section 8 Housing?
The Waiting List is approximately 24 months. For more information please call 956-541-8315

Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan
To view the 2011 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, click here.

HOURS: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.