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Housing Alliance HTX to open public housing waitlist this month
By Sonia Kinyua at Houston Public Media
· June 8, 2026
· 1 min read
When the application period closes on July 6, Housing Alliance HTX will select applicants through a randomized lottery system. Applicants can expect to be notified of their lottery status in late July.
Key takeaway Applicants can expect to be notified of their lottery status in late July.
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Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? When the application period closes on July 6, Housing Alliance HTX will select applicants through a randomized lottery system. Applicants can expect to be notified of their lottery status in late July.
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Who reported this story? This story was reported by Sonia Kinyua at Houston Public Media. To learn more about how Spring selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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