Section 8 House For Rent in Jefferson, Texas

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides housing assistance, in the form of Section 8 vouchers, to low-income families. The Section 8 vouchers are used to help the family pay for housing. Local public housing agencies (PHA) administer vouchers based on household income and family size and recipients are free to choose any housing that meets program requirements.

How does one qualify for Section 8?

To be eligible for Housing Choice in Jefferson, Texas you must:

1. Have low or very low income based on annual gross income; 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.

2. Be in need of decent, safe, and/or sanitary housing.

3. The applicant must meet the documentation requirements of citizenship or eligible immigration status. Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for section 8 housing voucher assistance.

4. Anyone evicted from public housing for drug-related criminal activity are ineligible for assistance for at least 3 years from the date of the eviction.

5. Other factors: Local housing authorities may consider additional factors such as family size, disability status, and the local demand for housing vouchers when determining eligibility.

If you're on the hunt for a 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom house for rent in Charlotte, NC, Section 8 properties may be worth considering.

Section 8 Apartments

We have located 24 apartments that accepts section 8 voucher in Jefferson, Texas. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.

The Cottages At Spindletop

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 14

Address :

2835 South 8th Street,
Beaumont, TX 77701.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 14
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Spindletop Housing Corporation
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: sthousingcorp@stctr.org
  • Phone: 4098392224

Beverly Place Apts

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 99

Address :

5307 GULFWAY DR,
Groves, TX 77619.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 54
  • 2 Bedroom: 45
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • B Properties - Beverly Place LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: tonya@bellandbell.hyperoffice.com
  • Phone: 361-854-0963

Sunlight Manor Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 120

Address :

2950 S 8th St,
Beaumont, TX 77701.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 8
  • 2 Bedroom: 48
  • 3 Bedroom: 50
  • 4 Bedroom: 14

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,281.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,332.00

Owner Name :

  • Sunlight Manor, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: chris.akbari@itexgrp.com
  • Phone: 4097240020

Seville Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 90

Address :

4325 CROW RD,
Beaumont, TX 77706.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 16
  • 1 Bedroom: 68
  • 2 Bedroom: 6
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $747.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Beaumont Leased Housing Associates II, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Mmoorhouse@Dominiuminc.com
  • Phone: 763-354-5518

Stonegate Manor

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 215

Address :

4121 Turtle Creek Dr,
Port Arthur, TX 77642.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 64
  • 2 Bedroom: 116
  • 3 Bedroom: 35
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,281.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Port Arthur Stonegate Manor, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: chris.akbari@itexgrp.com
  • Phone: 4098533684

Heatherbrook Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 256

Address :

7900 HEATHERBROOK TRL,
Port Arthur, TX 77642.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 32
  • 1 Bedroom: 210
  • 2 Bedroom: 14
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $747.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Heatherbrook Apartments, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Chris.akbari@itexgrp.com
  • Phone: 409-724-0020

Northridge Manor

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 150

Address :

4155 MAIDA ROAD,
Beaumont, TX 77708.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 10
  • 2 Bedroom: 70
  • 3 Bedroom: 60
  • 4 Bedroom: 10

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,281.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,332.00

Owner Name :

  • BEAUMONT HOUSING AUTHORITY
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Landrumal@BMTHA.org
  • Phone: (409) 899-5055

Louis Manor Apts.

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 132

Address :

1300 JOE LOUIS AVE,
Port Arthur, TX 77640.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 8
  • 2 Bedroom: 60
  • 3 Bedroom: 60
  • 4 Bedroom: 4

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,281.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,332.00

Owner Name :

  • B Properties - Louis Manor LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: tonya@bellandbell.hyperoffice.com
  • Phone: 361-854-0963

Timbers Edge/Park Shadows Apts (223F/Hap)

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 150

Address :

1075 PINCHBACK RD,
Beaumont, TX 77707.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 40
  • 2 Bedroom: 62
  • 3 Bedroom: 44
  • 4 Bedroom: 4

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,281.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,332.00

Owner Name :

  • Beaumont Leased Housing Associates I, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Mmoorhouse@Dominiuminc.com
  • Phone: 763-354-5518

Prince Hall Village

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 120

Address :

934 W 14TH ST,
Port Arthur, TX 77640.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 32
  • 2 Bedroom: 64
  • 3 Bedroom: 24
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,281.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • PRINCE HALL VILLAGE TRUST
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: gjboutte@gr.rr.com
  • Phone: (409) 983-3933

O.W. Collins Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 200

Address :

4440 Gulfway DRIVE,
Port Arthur, TX 77642.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 95
  • 1 Bedroom: 100
  • 2 Bedroom: 5
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $747.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • O.W. Collins Apartments, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: katrina.wright@itexgrp.com
  • Phone: 409-724-0020

Villa De Lucas

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 14

Address :

1005 E Lucas Dr,
Beaumont, TX 77703.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 14
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Villa De Lucas Inc
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: josh@jallenmgmt.com
  • Phone: 409-833-8947

Virginia Manor

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 44

Address :

2250 W Virginia St,
Beaumont, TX 77705.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 3
  • 2 Bedroom: 18
  • 3 Bedroom: 15
  • 4 Bedroom: 7

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,281.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,332.00

Owner Name :

  • Beaumont 2250 W Virginia LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: ikeakbari@itexgrp.com
  • Phone: 8329415343

Raintree Towers Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 150

Address :

3030 FRENCH RD,
Beaumont, TX 77706.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 61
  • 1 Bedroom: 84
  • 2 Bedroom: 5
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $747.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • BEAUMONT ELDERLY & HANDICAPPED HOUSING CORP.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: ray@jallenmgmt.com
  • Phone: (409) 838-4556

Rampart Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 150

Address :

1602 VILLAGE EAST BLVD,
Port Arthur, TX 77642.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 40
  • 2 Bedroom: 60
  • 3 Bedroom: 44
  • 4 Bedroom: 6

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,281.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,332.00

Owner Name :

  • RAMPART APTS, LTD
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: rlonniecox@aol.com
  • Phone: (409) 963-2185

Villa Main Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 81

Address :

901 MAIN AVE,
Port Arthur, TX 77642.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 25
  • 2 Bedroom: 56
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Villa Main Housing Associates, Ltd.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: cele.quesada@pahousing.org
  • Phone: 512-914-0953

Starcrest Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 150

Address :

3255 ELMIRA ST,
Beaumont, TX 77705.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 20
  • 2 Bedroom: 68
  • 3 Bedroom: 38
  • 4 Bedroom: 24

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,281.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,332.00

Owner Name :

  • DM STARCREST LTD
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mcox@marquisgroup.net
  • Phone: (972) 732-1155

Pebble Creek Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 176

Address :

4261 Jimmy Johnson Blvd,
Port Arthur, TX 77642.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 129
  • 2 Bedroom: 47
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • ITex Park, Ltd
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: chrisakbari@itexmgt.com
  • Phone: 409-724-0020

Plymouth Village

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 150

Address :

5080 HELBIG RD,
Beaumont, TX 77708.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 16
  • 2 Bedroom: 70
  • 3 Bedroom: 48
  • 4 Bedroom: 16

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,281.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,332.00

Owner Name :

  • PLYMOUTH VILLAGE TRUST
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: kathy@jallenmgmt.com
  • Phone: (409) 892-2532

The Willows

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 60

Address :

7924 WILLOWOOD LN,
Port Arthur, TX 77642.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 60
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • The Willows Ltd.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: coxaptmgt@gmail.com
  • Phone: (409) 721-5204

Cedar Ridge Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 143

Address :

7601 NINTH AVE,
Port Arthur, TX 77642.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 42
  • 2 Bedroom: 94
  • 3 Bedroom: 7
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,281.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • CedarCreek Park Apartments, Ltd
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: chris.akbari@itexgrp.com
  • Phone: 409-724-0020

Baten Arms

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(409) 899-4617(409) 899-1700

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 100

Address :

4340 Westridge Ln,
Beaumont, TX 77706.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 100
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • CITIZENS HOUSING INC - BATEN ARMS
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: prsweatt@aol.com
  • Phone: (409) 899-1700

Senior Citizens Y-House Of Beaumont

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 40

Address :

930 CALDER AVE.,
Beaumont, TX 77701.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 40
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $747.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Senior Citizen's Y-House of Beaumont, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: yhouse@jallenmgmt.com
  • Phone: (409) 833-8947

Crystal Creek Park Apts

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 150

Address :

8101 Honeywood Trail,
Port Arthur, TX 77642.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 24
  • 1 Bedroom: 118
  • 2 Bedroom: 8
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $747.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $798.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $982.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • CrystalCreek Park, Ltd
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: chrisakbari@itexmgt.com
  • Phone: 409-724-0020

Steps to Get Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in Jefferson, Texas

1. Find Public Housing Agency (PHA) in Jefferson, Texas

The Public Housing Voucher is overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is administered by local PHAs. Your public housing agency in Jefferson, Texas can help you find and afford low-income housing

2. Determine if you are eligible.

Applicant eligibility is based on both the family size and the total annual gross income. In general, the income may not exceed 50 percent of the area’s Federal Poverty Limit.

Section 8 is only available to US citizens and certain categories of legal immigration status. The public housing agency(PHA) in Jefferson, Texas will help determine if you are eligible for Section 8 Housing.

Public Housing Agencies(PHA) are required to distribute 75% of vouchers to applicants whose income is less than 30% of the median county income

3. Get Section 8 Applications

Housing section 8 applications in Jefferson, Texas are free. It may be available online, by mail or at the Marion county housing authority office.

4. Apply for Section 8

Applying for the section 8 is a fairly easy process. During the application process, the PHA will collect information on

  • Family Income
  • Total Assets
  • Family Size

The Public Housing Authority will do income verification and identity verification to check your eligibility. They will verify this information with other local agencies, your employer and bank and determine the amount of the housing assistance payment against section 8 housing list.

5. Find out Section 8 Waiting List in Jefferson, Texas

If the Housing Authority determines that your family is eligible, you will be put on a waiting list, unless it is able to assist you immediately. Once your name is reached on the waiting list, the PHA will contact you and issue to you a payment voucher.

PHAs may give a preference to a family who is

  • 1. Homeless or living in substandard housing
  • 2. Paying more than 50% of its income for rent
  • 3. Involuntarily displaced.

If there is a high demand, remaining eligible section 8 applications are picked based on random lottery. The PHA must provide reasoning for rejection. If an applicants is not happy with rejection can request an informal review.

6. Find Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in Jefferson, Texas

The section 8 housing choice voucher program allows applicant to pick eligible house or apartment that accept section 8 unit based on family size. Tenants will typically pay 30 percent of their monthly income toward rent.

Once individual find a house or an apartment that accepts housing vouchers it must pass physical inspection. A housing voucher payment goes direct to landlord to pay for the section 8 rental house.

FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What is section 8 housing?

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

2. What is a housing voucher

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

3. What is the most section 8 will pay?

The housing voucher payments cover most of the voucher holder's rent. On average, each household will pay somewhere between 30% and 40% of its income on rent

4. What is counted as income for Section 8?

HUD define income as

  • The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
  • The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
  • the 401(k) money is considered an asset for Section 8 housing.

5. how to get section 8 immediately?

There is a limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units. The process for how to apply is still long, complicated, and time consuming.

6. How long does it take to get Section 8 voucher after interview?

When a PHA in Jefferson, Texas issues a voucher, it give the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family on the based on various factors.