Mexico Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Mexico, Missouri.

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Open Until Further Notice: Mexico Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Mexico Housing Authority (MHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households.The MHA offers two Public Housing communities with 207 units for families and senior/disabled households, ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms.There are three ways to apply:

Request to have a pre-application mailed to you by calling (573) 581-2294 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday.
Download a pre-application online here, then print and complete.
Visit the MHA to pick up a pre-application, located at 828 Garfield Ave., Mexico, MO 65265, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be hand delivered to the address listed above, or mailed to PO Box 484, Mexico, MO 65265.Be sure to include copies of these documents with the pre-application: Social Security Cards and birth certificates for all household members, government or state issued IDs for all adult household members, employment income, proof of child support (if applicable), food stamp award letter (if applicable), TANF award letter (if applicable), Social Security award letter (if applicable), proof of all other income, bank statements, list of assets, verification of current residency, and yearly medical expenses.The MHA does have a preference for: Working families, elderly, disabled, or applicants that live and/or work in Audrain County.For more information, visit the MHA website, or call the office at (573) 581-2294 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

About The Agency

Mexico Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 354 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

828 Garfield Avenue, Mexico, MO

Visit Website — (573) 581-2294

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 Mexico Housing Authority?

Mexico Housing Authority serves 322 low-income households. The agency manages 154 Housing Choice Vouchers and 201 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 52 percent of households served by Mexico Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 82 percent of Mexico Housing Authority households.

How many Mexico Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 99 households and make up 31 percent of households served by Mexico Housing Authority.

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

There are 244 female-headed renter households living in Mexico Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 76% of those served by the Mexico Housing Authority.

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

Black	116
Native American	3
Asian-Pacific Islander	3
White	193
Hispanic	6

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

There are 80 households headed by seniors served by the Mexico Housing Authority. Senior households are 25% of households in Mexico Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 80 persons with disabilities living in Mexico Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Mexico Housing Authority.

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

The Mexico 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Mexico Housing Authority

Mexico

1020 W Breckenridge St, Mexico, Missouri 65265