Galveston Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Galveston, Texas.

Waiting List
Closed: Galveston, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Galveston Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Galveston, Texas, 2 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: The Oleanders at Broadway, 2-Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More

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

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

The Galveston Housing Authority (GHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 6, 2023, until June 7, 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:

  • Those Displaced by Natural Disaster
  • Elderly
  • Live and/or work in the City of Galveston
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • School/Job Training
  • Veteran

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA facebook notice on June 2, 2023.

Closed: Galveston Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Galveston, Texas.

The Galveston Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments is closed.

The GHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from June 9, 2022, until June 10, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application. Applications that were mailed, faxed, e-mailed, or hand delivered were not processed.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA public notice on June 2, 2022.

Closed: Galveston, Texas, 2 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Galveston, Texas.

The Galveston Housing Authority (GHA) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2 and 4-Bedroom Apartments from July 9, 2024, until July 11, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Preferences

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selection Process

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

Application Method

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

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA public notice on June 20, 2024.

Closed: 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

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

The Galveston Housing Authority (GHA) last accepted Family Public Housing waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments from May 23, 2023, until May 24, 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.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA public notice on May 22, 2023.

Closed: 1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Galveston, Texas.

The Galveston Housing Authority (GHA) last accepted Senior and Disabled Public Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments from May 23, 2023, until May 24, 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.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA public notice on May 22, 2023.

Closed: The Oleanders at Broadway, 2-Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Galveston, Texas.

The Galveston Housing Authority (GHA) last accepted Income Based waiting list applications for apartments at The Oleanders at Broadway from the earliest confirmed open date of March 22, 2024, until June 30, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Preferences

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selection Process

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

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to:

  1. Call the The Oleanders at Broadway office to request an application.

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA public notice on June 7, 2024.

About The Agency

Galveston Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,949 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

4700 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX

Visit Website(409) 765-1900

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Galveston Housing Authority?

Galveston Housing Authority serves 2,050 low-income households. The agency manages 1,669 Housing Choice Vouchers and 432 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Galveston Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Galveston Housing Authority households.

How many Galveston Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 717 households and make up 35 percent of households served by Galveston Housing Authority.

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

There are 1599 female-headed renter households living in Galveston Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Galveston Housing Authority.

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

Black 1,374
Asian-Pacific Islander 21
White 349
Hispanic 308

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

There are 615 households headed by seniors served by the Galveston Housing Authority. Senior households are 30% of households in Galveston Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 471 persons with disabilities living in Galveston Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Galveston Housing Authority.

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

The Galveston Housing Authority is rated as a high 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 Galveston Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Galveston Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on June 6, 2023 and closed on June 7, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Galveston Housing Authority

Cedars at Carver Park

2915 Ball St, Galveston, Texas 77550

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Gulf Breeze

1211 21st St, Galveston, Texas 77550

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Magnolia Homes

1013 43rd St, Galveston, Texas 77550

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

The Oaks IV

4127 Avenue H, Galveston, Texas 77550

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
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