Houston Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Houston, Texas.

Waiting List
Closed: Houston, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Closed: Houston Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List	Learn More

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

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one week in September 2016, and before that for one week in August 2012. 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. The application was available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese. Paper applications were not available or accepted.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Homeless, and transition age youth aging out of foster care. Further explanation of each preference can be found here.

30,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences. Applicants can check their waiting list status online here.

For more information, visit the HHA website, or call the office at (713) 260-0500.

Closed: Houston Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

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

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) Public Housing waiting list is closed.

The HHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 15, 2023, until February 15, 2023. There is no notice when this waitlist will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

Complete the online application.
Complete an application in person at the HHA office.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the HHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HHA public notice on January 11, 2023.

About The Agency

Houston Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 21,114 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

2640 Fountain View Drive, Houston, TX

Visit Website — (713) 260-0500

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 Houston Housing Authority?

Houston Housing Authority serves 19,651 low-income households. The agency manages 18,741 Housing Choice Vouchers and 2,222 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Houston Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Houston Housing Authority households.

How many Houston Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 5,698 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Houston Housing Authority.

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

There are 15917 female-headed renter households living in Houston Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Houston Housing Authority.

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

Black	16,900
Asian-Pacific Islander	393
White	786
Hispanic	1,376

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

There are 5109 households headed by seniors served by the Houston Housing Authority. Senior households are 26% of households in Houston Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 4716 persons with disabilities living in Houston Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the Houston Housing Authority.

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

The Houston 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.