Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program

This housing agency serves Wichita Falls, Texas.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program (WFHAP) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed date of October 26, 2021, until further notice.

Please note: "Applications are taken in office during office hours on Tuesdays only between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT. Applications submitted electronically or by mail will be reviewed for completion. If accepted,the application will be date/time stamped at the start of office hours on the next Tuesday .

There are two ways to apply while the waitlist is open,

  1. Complete the application in person on any Tuesday at the Housing/Section 8 Neighborhood Services office, located at 1800 7th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, from 8:00 am, until 5:00 pm CDT.
  2. Print the paper application.

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

  1. Returned to the WHA office, address mentioned above. Any Tuesday from 8:00 am, until 5:00 pm.
  2. Mailed to the WHA office, address mentioned above.

Please note: "You must call the Housing Office and renew your application every 90 days to remain active on the waiting list. If you fail to call and renew your application, your name will be removed from the waiting list and you must re-apply."

Income limit information can be found here.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Elderly
  • Disabled
  • Working 90 days more

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

For more information, visit the WFHP page.

Sources: This information was verified by a WFHAP representative and the WFHP public notice on August 18, 2022 and updated on January 25, 2024.

About The Agency

Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program provides affordable housing for up to 989 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

1300 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX

Visit Website(940) 761-7454

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 Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program?

Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program serves 907 low-income households. The agency manages 997 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 68 percent of households served by Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program households.

How many Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program residents are employed?

Working adults head 163 households and make up 18 percent of households served by Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program?

There are 662 female-headed renter households living in Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program renters?

Black 308
Native American 9
Asian-Pacific Islander 9
White 481
Hispanic 109

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program?

There are 417 households headed by seniors served by the Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program. Senior households are 46% of households in Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program housing?

There are 498 persons with disabilities living in Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 55% of households served by the Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program.