SECTION 8 PROGRAM
Current
Waiting List Number |
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Next Application
Acceptance Dates |
182 |
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December 12, 2014 to
January 9, 2015 |
A percentage of Scott Plaza's units are reserved for qualifying families in connection with HUD's Section 8 low income housing program. Scott Plaza accepts applications for housing under the Section 8 program approximately every six months.
WAITING LIST
It is impossible for Scott Plaza to know in advance when YOUR number will be selected. For your planning purposes, we average between 5 and 15 applications processed per month. However, the processing rate is by no means predictable.
HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY VOUCHERS
Scott Plaza Apartments accepts Houston Housing Authority vouchers.
SECTION 8 PROGRAM FAQs
What is Section 8?
Section 8 refers to the HUD program that subsidizes housing for low income families.
Who is eligible?
You must be a US citizen, have at least one dependent and have a household income of less than $29,000.
When can I apply for a section 8 apartment?
Scott Plaza accepts applications once a year. We announce the application acceptance dates in the Houston Chronicle and on this website.
How do I apply?
You must apply in person during the announced application acceptace period.
What must I bring?
You must bring the social security card and birth certificate of each household member.
How long does it take?
Your submitted application will be processed in the order that it is received. Applicants can expect a wait of about six months.
What else?
You are NOT eligible if you have been convicted of a misdemeaner within the last five years OR convicted of a felony within the last ten years OR have been evicted from an apartment within the last ten years. |