Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program
Important Notice & Application
Applications for the
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program
will be accepted effective Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
- Application Availability: Daily starting Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
- Location for Application Pickup:
- In person at HACH office: 1800 N. Texas Blvd, Weslaco, TX.
- Or downloadable from this website.
- Jurisdiction: The HACH’s jurisdiction is within the County of Hidalgo, Texas excluding the cities of Pharr, Donna, and Mercedes and with limitations in the cities of McAllen and Edinburg.
- Application Submission:
- Applications must be submitted in person on the third Wednesday of each month beginning Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
- Submission hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- All completed applications will be placed on the waiting list.
- Application Availability: Daily
- Location for Application Pickup:
- In person at HACH office: 1800 N. Texas Blvd, Weslaco, TX.
- Or downloadable from this website
- Properties: Hacienda San Miguel (2607 E. North Avenue, Donna, TX) and 501 Jasmine Villas (501 E. Jasmine, McAllen, TX)
- Application Submission:
- Applications must be submitted in person.
- Submission hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- All completed applications will be placed on the waiting list.
Applications for our Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program
are also available.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as 'Section 8', is a federal program that provides financial assistance to those who qualify. The program helps low income families and individuals, the elderly, and persons with disabilities by paying a portion of their monthly rent due to landlords.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as 'Section 8', is a federal program that provides financial assistance to those who qualify. The program helps low income families and individuals, the elderly, and persons with disabilities by paying a portion of their monthly rent due to landlords.
How it Works
A person selected to participate in HCV (S8) Program is issued a housing choice voucher and then has 60 days to locate suitable housing for the family's needs in the private rental market. The family also has the option to remain in their current location if the unit meets the requirements.
Once the family selects a unit, our Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspector must inspect the unit before initial leasing (and at least annually thereafter) to ensure that the unit meets HUD's housing quality standards (HQS). The Housing Agency will then pay a rental subsidy each month to the landlord or property owner on behalf of the family participating in the HCV (S8) Program.
Important Information
Landlords that participate in the HCV (S8) Program may often screen your credit and rental history prior to leasing. If discrepancies are found, your tenancy may be rejected.
Contact Information
Housing Choice Voucher (S8) Program
When the waiting list is open, you can download our application for our Housing Choice Voucher (S8) Program. If you have questions or want more information feel free to contact us during our office hours.
Teresa Villa
Director of Programs
1800 N. Texas Blvd.
Weslaco, TX. 78599
Phone: (956) 968-8669
Fax: (956) 447-2851
E-mail: teresav@hidalgocha.org
Attention Families Looking for Housing Choice Voucher (S8) Assistance
Watch out for SCAMS! Reportedly, there are Internet Sites claiming to be application sites for voucher assistance. They are taking fees and personal information from people claiming to put them on waiting lists. These are BOGUS! The only way you can apply for voucher assistance is directly through a local housing authority. In Texas, visit the following website to find the applicable housing authority:
http://www.txtha.org/index.php/directory/