By:Cynthia Hurrington
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) today announced upcoming updates to the Hous- ing Choice voucher and project-based subsidy waitlists. These updates are part of HHA’s ongo- ing commitment to equitable, transparent and efficient service.
“Save My Spot”: Action required for individuals on the Housing Choice voucher waitlist From May 1 to June 2, individuals on HHA’s Housing Choice Vouch- er waitlist must register in HHA’s new RentCafe portal, confirm their current contact information and select “Save My Spot” to remain on the list. This critical step clears outdated entries, making space for individuals and families who need it.
“This is a required update to make sure our limited resources are going to the people who still need them,” said Kenneth Coles, HHA’s senior vice president
of voucher operations. “Our goal is to ensure HHA has updated information for individuals on the waitlist and to remove those who no longer need housing assistance.”
The “Save My Spot” period begins on May 1 at 9 a.m. CST. Those who do not complete the process by June 2 at 5 p.m. CST will be removed from the wait- list. To “Save My Spot” on the HHA Housing Choice voucher waitlist, wait-listed individuals must create a profile in the new RentCafe portal by following the instructions that will be outlined at www.housingforhouston.com beginning on May 1.
New opportunities: Select project-based voucher waitlists open May 1–16
While the Housing Choice Voucher waitlist remains closed to new applicants, HHA will open waitlists for ap- proximately 20 project- based subsidies tied to specific properties. These site-specific wait- lists often have shorter wait times and offer an alternative for eligible individuals.
The project-based voucher waitlist ap- plication period opens on May 1 at 9 a.m. CST and closes on May 16 at 5 p.m. CST. All applications must be submitted online through the Rent- Cafe portal. Applicants will find detailed instructions and resources at www.housingforhouston.com once the application period opens on May 1.
The website is accessible in several languages, including Spanish. Assistance available HHA is committed to ensuring that residents are informed of these updates and have the necessary resources to complete the registration process. For individuals needing help with registration or access to a computer, HHA will provide assistance at the reception lobby of the HHA office at 2640 Fountain View Dr., Houston, TX 77057.
Staff will be available to support individuals through the registration and application process. For more information, please visit www.housingforhouston.com.
