Elsa Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Elsa, Texas.

About The Agency

Elsa Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 251 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

309 West 3rd Street, Elsa, TX

(956) 262-1231

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 Elsa Housing Authority?

Elsa Housing Authority serves 239 low-income households. The agency manages 136 Housing Choice Vouchers and 116 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 74 percent of households served by Elsa Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Elsa Housing Authority households.

How many Elsa Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 117 households and make up 49 percent of households served by Elsa Housing Authority.

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

There are 203 female-headed renter households living in Elsa Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 85% of those served by the Elsa Housing Authority.

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

Hispanic

239

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

There are 43 households headed by seniors served by the Elsa Housing Authority. Senior households are 18% of households in Elsa Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 14 persons with disabilities living in Elsa Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 6% of households served by the Elsa Housing Authority.

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

The Elsa 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.