Corpus Christi Housing Choice Voucher program (typically referred to as “Section 8”) provides housing assistance payments on behalf of qualified renters .This HCV program provides direct cash subsidies to landlords of rental properties in exchange for a promise to rent to people with low incomes and a promise to meet Housing Quality Standards which will be certified by Corpus Christi Housing inspectors. Area landlords benefit from this program by having a reliable pool of tenants and assurance that Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) will be paid on time every month. To learn how to become a landlord who participates in the program, call our HCV program office at (361) 889-3300 or email to landlords@hacc.org.
Dear Landlords,
We are writing to inform you of a potential federal government shutdown that could impact funding for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. While we currently have funding to cover Housing Assistance Payments through October and two weeks of November, it is important to understand that Corpus Christi Housing Authority relies on timely federal appropriations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to continue making these payments.
In the event of a government shutdown lasting beyond six weeks, HUD may be unable to provide funds to Housing Authorities, which could delay HAP payments. Please know that the Corpus Christi Housing Authority remains committed to fulfilling its obligations under your HCV contract, but we are legally dependent on HUD funding to do so.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as soon as additional guidance becomes available. We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we navigate these circumstances together.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 361-889-3326 or send an email to landlords@hacc.org.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Regards,
Rhen C. Bass, CPA
Interim President & CEO
Corpus Christi Housing Authority & Coastal Housing Partners