Arlington Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Arlington, Texas.

Waiting List
Closed: Arlington, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Limited Emergency Rental Assistance Program Other Waiting List Learn More

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

The Arlington Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The AHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 9, 2023, until February 16, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Qualify for both the residency and the working preference will rise to the top of the waiting list.
  • Qualify for the residency preference but not the working preference are ranked next on the waiting list
  • Qualify for the working preference but not the residency preference are ranked next on the waiting list
  • Applicants that do not qualify for either the residency or working preference are ranked next on the waiting list.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the AHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on February 15, 2023.

Closed: Limited Emergency Rental Assistance Program Other Waiting List

The City of Arlington Housing Authority (CAHA) last accepted Limited Emergency Rental Assistance Program waiting list applications from May 22, 2023, until June 26, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: 

  • Applicants must reside in Arlington
  • Applicants must have income at or below 80% of the area median income (HUD Income limits)
  • Applicants must have NOT received prior assistance from the City of Arlington’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to pick up an application from CAHA office.

Once the paper application was completed, it was dropped off at the CAHA office, address mentioned above, within 10 business days with all required documents. 

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how selected applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the CAHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CAHA notice on May 31, 2023.

About The Agency

Arlington Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 3,814 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

501 West Sanford Street, Arlington, TX

Visit Website(817) 275-3351

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 Arlington Housing Authority?

Arlington Housing Authority serves 3,319 low-income households. The agency manages 3,905 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Arlington Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Arlington Housing Authority households.

How many Arlington Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,161 households and make up 35 percent of households served by Arlington Housing Authority.

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

There are 2655 female-headed renter households living in Arlington Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 80% of those served by the Arlington Housing Authority.

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

Black 2,191
Native American 33
Asian-Pacific Islander 133
White 697
Hispanic 299

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

There are 862 households headed by seniors served by the Arlington Housing Authority. Senior households are 26% of households in Arlington Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 663 persons with disabilities living in Arlington Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Arlington Housing Authority.

How often does Arlington Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Arlington Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 9, 2023 and closed on February 16, 2023.