Pharr Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Pharr, Texas.

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Closed: Pharr, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Pharr Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Pharr, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

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

The Pharr Housing Authority (PHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 20, 2024, until May 24, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

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

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA public notice on May 2, 2024.

Closed: Pharr Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Pharr, Texas.

The Pharr Housing Authority waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently closed. It was last open from September 9, 2024 until September 13, 2024. It was last open from April 25, 2022, until April 29, 2022.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

According to the PHA public notice, "We will have two computers available in our front lobby area from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., should you need access to a computer at: Pharr Housing Authority, Administration Building, 104 W. Polk Ave., Pharr, Texas 78577."

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by David Layfield by the PHA Facebook page and application portal on September 12, 2024.

About The Agency

Pharr Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,351 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and 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

104 West Polk Avenue, Pharr, TX

Visit Website(956) 787-1822

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Pharr Housing Authority?

Pharr Housing Authority serves 1,083 low-income households. The agency manages 848 Housing Choice Vouchers and 244 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Pharr Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Pharr Housing Authority households.

How many Pharr Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 476 households and make up 44 percent of households served by Pharr Housing Authority.

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

There are 866 female-headed renter households living in Pharr Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 80% of those served by the Pharr Housing Authority.

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

Hispanic 1,072

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

There are 346 households headed by seniors served by the Pharr Housing Authority. Senior households are 32% of households in Pharr Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 173 persons with disabilities living in Pharr Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 16% of households served by the Pharr Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Pharr Housing Authority?

The Pharr Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Pharr Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Pharr Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 20, 2024 and closed on May 24, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Pharr Housing Authority

Leo 'Polo' Palacios Jr. Parkview Terrace

211 W Audry St, Pharr, Texas 78577

bed 1-3

Sunset Terrace Senior Village

701 N Flag St, Pharr, Texas 78577

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Sunset Village Apartments

800 W Egly Ave, Pharr, Texas 78577

bed Studio-2

Meadow Heights and Las Milpas Homes

809 E Eller Ave, Pharr, Texas 78577

payment Subsidized

Mesquite Terrace

421 E Thomas Dr, Pharr, Texas 78577

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Las Canteras Apartments

415 E Thomas Dr, Pharr, Texas 78577

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

915 N Canna St

915 N Canna St, Pharr, Texas 78577

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
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