Athens Housing Authority

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Open Until Further Notice: Henderson County, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Henderson County, Texas.

The Athens Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open.

The AHA is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher applications for this waiting list from February 1, 2022, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, pick up an application from the AHA, located at 805 North Palestine, Athens, TX 75751.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, contact the AHA.

Sources: This information was verified by the Texas Housing Association on February 15, 2022.

About The Agency

Athens Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 232 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday	9:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am-1:00pm
Thursday	9:00am-1:00pm

805 North Palestine Street, Athens, TX

(903) 675-1898

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How large is the Athens Housing Authority?

Athens Housing Authority serves 226 low-income households. The agency manages 244 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Athens Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 59 percent of households served by Athens Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Athens Housing Authority households.

How many Athens Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 67 households and make up 30 percent of households served by Athens Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Athens Housing Authority?

There are 158 female-headed renter households living in Athens Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Athens Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Athens Housing Authority renters?

Black	142
White	75
Hispanic	7

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Athens Housing Authority?

There are 101 households headed by seniors served by the Athens Housing Authority. Senior households are 45% of households in Athens Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Athens Housing Authority housing?

There are 56 persons with disabilities living in Athens Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Athens Housing Authority.