This housing agency serves Paris, Texas.
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| Closed: Paris, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Paris Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
The Paris Housing Authority (PHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one day in October, 2018; and before that for one day in May, 2015. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
There were two ways to apply during the opening period:
Once the application has been completed, it must have been dropped off at the PHA office.
This waiting list had the following preferences: Elderly, Disabled, Veterans, Displaced by Natural Disaster, Aged out of Foster Care.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences..
For more information, visit the PHA website here, or call the office at (903) 784-6651.
The Paris Housing Authority (PHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of July 24, 2023, until further notice.
There are two ways to apply while the waitlist is open:
Once the application has been completed, it must be: Hand delivered to the PHA office at the address above on Mondays and Thursdays only, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm CT.
For more information, visit the PHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the Texas Housing Association on August 2, 2023.
Paris Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 527 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
| Monday | 7:30am-6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am-6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am-6:00pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am-6:00pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
650 7th Street Southwest, Paris, TX
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Paris Housing Authority serves 514 low-income households. The agency manages 297 Housing Choice Vouchers and 226 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 68 percent of households served by Paris Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Paris Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 138 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Paris Housing Authority.
There are 416 female-headed renter households living in Paris Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Paris Housing Authority.
| Black | 339 |
| Native American | 5 |
| White | 159 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
There are 179 households headed by seniors served by the Paris Housing Authority. Senior households are 35% of households in Paris Housing Authority housing.
There are 133 persons with disabilities living in Paris Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 26% of households served by the Paris Housing Authority.
The Paris 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.
Paris Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 10, 2018 and closed on October 10, 2018.
Housing options for families with immigrants.
If the head of household is a citizen or eligible immigrant, you can still qualify for HUD programs with a citizenship requirement.Luann McCarthy says:
"There are many apartments to view on Affordable Housing Online."