The CTCOG Housing program assists in the expansion of housing opportunities for low-income families, the elderly, and disabled individuals in the region. Our staff is available to applicants, tenants, and landlords interested in the Section 8 Housing Assistance Program.
COVID-19 Update: The CTCOG building will be closed to foot traffic, but will remain open for business. Should there be any questions please call (254) 770-2300.
Important Updates as of Friday, April 24, 2020
Inspections will be self-certified by landlord and tenant and will be sent via email through DocuSign by the inspection department.
Loss of employment/income self-certifications are also available, please contact your counselor or call (254) 770-2300 to have a form mailed/emailed.
Landlords may view payments made by the Housing Division by using the following website: www.hmsforweb.com/pal
Housing Assistance
The CTCOG Section 8 Waiting List is CLOSED
THE WAITING LIST IS BEING UPDATED, IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR PLACE IN LINE PLEASE CALL (254) 770-2301.
Once the waiting list opens CTCOG will be accepting pre-applications. Pre-applications will be used to create a list of parties interested in the Section 8 Housing Assistance Program serving Texas- Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Mills, Milam, San Saba, and Hamilton Counties.
Pre-applicants residing outside of our region must live in one of the designated counties for one year.
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.
Already submitted an application? View or make changes to your rental application and check your place in line.
Additional Resources
GoSection8 – 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.
In order to facilitate the paperwork process, the Housing Assistance Division has posted the following forms.
- Documentation Verification Guide – Two Pages
- Applicant/Tenant Release and Consent
To be completed if there are any changes in information - 2017 Change form
To be completed if there are any changes in information - Request for Section 8 Voucher Extension
Landlords may view payments made by the Housing Division by using the following website: www.hmsforweb.com/pal
In order to facilitate the paperwork process, the Housing Assistance Division has posted the following forms.
In order to facilitate the paperwork process, the Housing Assistance Division has posted the following forms:
- Loss of Employment or Income Self-Certification
- Applicant/Tenant Release and Consent
- 2017 Change form
- Documentation Verification Guide – Two Pages
- Items that Commonly Fail on Inspections
- Request to Add New Household Member
- Request to Remove a Household Member
- Utility Payment Card Information (PaySource Card)
- Zero Income Form
Housing Assistance Office
CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS
- Thursday, November 26, 2020 – Friday, November 27, 2020 in observance of Thanksgiving
- Thursday, December 24, 2020 – Friday, December 25, 2020 in observance of Christmas
- Friday, January 1, 2020 in observance of The New Year
- Monday, January 18, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Monday, February 15, 2020 in observance of President’s Day
- Friday, April 2, 2020 in observance of Good Friday
Housing Assistance Office Locations
Main Office (254) 770-2301
Visit with Counselors will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Pick up and Drop off of Paperwork, Signing of Contracts – available at all business hours with receptionist
Belton
2180 N. Main
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Killeen
301 Priest Dr.
Rooms 111 & 113
Our Killeen office will be closed until further notice as we are taking precautions due to COVID-19.
Friday ONLY
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Gatesville
208 N. Lutterloh Avenue
3rd Wednesday of each month
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Hamilton
101 East Henry
3rd Wednesday of each month
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Lampasas
901 S. Live Oak St.
2nd Wednesday of each month
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Rockdale
765 Green Street
3rd Wednesday of each month
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Goldthwaite
1011 Fourth Street
2nd Wednesday of each month
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
San Saba
500 E. Wallace Street
2nd Wednesday of each month
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
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