Grayson County Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Grayson County Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Grayson County Housing Authority administered a total of 353 Section 8 Vouchers. Grayson County Housing Authority currently has Section 8 as its program type. Grayson County Housing Authority is located at 1708 W. Houston St., Sherman, TX, 75092 and serves the city of Sherman. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Grayson County Housing Authority at, (903) 892-8717 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

The Housing Authority of Grayson County opened the doors in 1975 with the goal of helping low income families in the Grayson County area. The Section 8 HCV program is set up to assist low income families with the cost of housing. After all information has been certified, the paperwork will be issued. Once the eligible family finds a rental unit and the landlord and applicant complete the paperwork, an inspection will be completed to assure it meets HUD's Housing Quality Standards. The requested rent must also pass a rent reasonableness test for determining if the rent is comparable to other rents in the area or location. Once approved, the Housing Office will enter into a contract with the landlord for making monthly payments on behalf of the family's rental obligations.

To provide safe, affordable and quality housing opportunities to improve the lives of the citizens in our community who are in need. To be good stewards of public trust and funds and to serve all customers with respect.