Housing Authority of Cochise County

This housing agency serves Cochise County, Arizona.

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Open Now: Cochise County, Arizona Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Cochise County (HACC) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from February 1, 2024, until February 23, 2024 at 5:00 pm MT. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in February, 2021.

There are two ways to apply while the waiting list is open:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application, select the “Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Wait List Pre-application.”

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Dropped off in person at the HACC office located 415 Melody Lane, Building A, Bisbee, AZ 85603. On Wednesday only applications are also accepted at the Douglas office from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, located at 1012 N.C. Ave, Suite 101, Douglas, AZ 85607. 
  2. Mailed to the HACC office,1415 Melody Lane, Building A, Bisbee, AZ 85603. 
  3. Faxed to (520) 432-8890.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Residency: Living or working in Cochise or Graham Counties or have notified that they are hired to work in Cochise or Graham Counties.
  • Elderly/Disabled: One who is at least 62 years old. Disabled person as defined by Section 223 of the Social Security Act or Section 102(7) of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.
  • Chronically Homeless A person who is referred to HACC by a homeless shelter as chronically homeless as defined by HUD.
  • Veterans: This preference is available to veterans or surviving spouses of veterans. The PHA will require U.S. government documents indicating the applicant qualifies under the above definition.
  • Victims of Domestic Violence. A person who is referred by a Domestic Violence or Crisis shelter and is verified to be a victim of domestic violence as defined in Chapter 22, Violence Against Women Act. The domestic violence must have occurred no more than 3 months prior to requesting this preference and must be supported by appropriate documentation.
  • Involuntary Displacement due to a natural disaster (fire, flood, earthquake, etc.) that has caused the unit to be uninhabitable. The unit must have become uninhabitable no more than six months prior to the date of the request for preference and be located within the area the Housing Authority of Cochise County administers vouchers.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC on January 25, 2024.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Cochise County provides affordable housing for up to 581 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

1415 West Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ

Visit Website(520) 432-8880

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of Cochise County?

Housing Authority of Cochise County serves 683 low-income households. The agency manages 786 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of Cochise County?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 65 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Cochise County. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Housing Authority of Cochise County households.

How many Housing Authority of Cochise County residents are employed?

Working adults head 88 households and make up 13 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Cochise County.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of Cochise County?

There are 484 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Cochise County housing. Households headed by females are 71% of those served by the Housing Authority of Cochise County.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of Cochise County renters?

Black 68
Native American 14
Asian-Pacific Islander 7
White 307
Hispanic 287

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of Cochise County?

There are 355 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Cochise County. Senior households are 52% of households in Housing Authority of Cochise County housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of Cochise County housing?

There are 266 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Cochise County housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 39% of households served by the Housing Authority of Cochise County.