Section 8 & Voucher Housing in 77020 — Fifth Ward
ZIP code 77020 covers Houston's historic Fifth Ward, just northeast of Downtown. It is home to HHA's Kelly Village, along with other affordable buildings. Served by METRO bus routes, it offers quick access to Downtown for renters using a Housing Choice Voucher.
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Voucher-Friendly Buildings in Texas
About This Program in Texas
In Houston, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing are administered by the Houston Housing Authority (HHA). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income.
How to Apply in Texas
Apply through HHA at housingforhouston.com when waitlists are open. Texas has no source-of-income protection and state law bars cities from requiring landlords to accept Housing Choice Vouchers, so you may need to find properties that choose to accept them.