Housing Assistance

***CURRENT APPLICANTS, Please see below for an important announcement***

**The Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List closed September 1, 2023**

Applicants must keep their contact information (mailing address and phone number) current with the office.  If mail is returned to us, the applicant will be removed from the waiting list.

Log in to www.waitlistcheck.com to find your number on the waiting list or call (254) 770-2301.

If you are trying to port to us from another agency, please email portability@ctcog.org or call (254) 770-2324.

 

APPLICANTS: A purge letter was sent to all applicants on 7/31/25.  Please see below and respond if you did not receive it in the mail.  Click here to download letter.

We are currently updating/purging our waiting list. Please read through this letter in its entirety, sign, date, and return it to us by August 31, 2025.

• Failure to return this document by August 31, 2025, will result in the cancellation of your pre-application. You will have to reapply when the waiting list opens for future housing assistance.
• This letter also serves as notice that it is your responsibility to keep our office updated with your current address, phone number, and email. You must report any changes to your contact information in writing only. If mail is returned, your pre-application will be cancelled and you will removed from the waiting list.
• ALL PREFERENCES for EVERY ACCOUNT WILL BE DELETED AS OF TODAY. Any information previously sent to us is now considered VOID. You must send updated preference verification documentation, regardless of when it was sent to us.  All verification must be dated within the last 30 days.  If you feel you qualify for a preference, please mark the preference below AND provide the verification documentation.  Any preference without proper verification will NOT be awarded.

 

Y/N	PREFERENCE	DEFINITION	REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
	RESIDENCY	Applicant resides or works within the PHA’s jurisdiction (Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Mills, Milam, or San Saba)	Provide a Utility Bill, Pay Stub, or other official government paperwork with the address
	HOMELESS	Applicant is currently experiencing homelessness	Provide a letter from the shelter or a notarized letter from the person with whom you are staying stating that you are homeless and living with them
	DISABILITY	Disability in the household	Provide “Benefit Verification Letter” from social security showing disability status or having a Knowledgeable Professional fill out the Disability Verification form (in our office or on the website)
	MAINSTREAM	Head of Household is Disabled, Homeless, and 18-61 years old	Provide Homeless and Disability paperwork as described above, and Unexpired Photo ID
	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE	Meet the criteria outlined in the VAWA package (available in the office or on website)	Provide HUD 5382 and supporting documentation (police reports)
	DISPLACED	Displaced by government action or the dwelling damaged or destroyed by a federally recognized disaster	Provide official government documentation.

_________ Yes!  I am still interested in receiving assistance. Please sign, date, and return this letter.

_________ No, I no longer need housing assistance.

 

Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________________

• To access forms, go to ctcog.org/housing and click on “For Applicants”
• Please return this form and/or update your information at: CTCOG Housing Division, 2180 N Main St., Belton, TX 76513 or intake@ctcog.org. Information submitted via email must be sent as a PDF attachment ONLY. If the preference is not a PDF attachment or we cannot read it, preference will not be awarded. Forwarding PDFs directly from the website is the best way to ensure compliance.

How It Works

Applicants will need access to the internet, an up-to-date web browser, valid email address, and basic information about their household. Applicants will only be able to submit one application per household.

Additional Resources

AffordableHousing.com – Find a great place to live with the largest affordable housing listing service in the nation – whether you have a section 8 voucher or are just looking for a good deal.