Paris Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Paris, Texas.

Waiting List
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

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

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:

  1. Download and print the application online.
  2. Pick up an application at the PHA office.

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.

Open Until Further Notice: Paris Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

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:

  1. Download and print the paper application.
  2. Pick up an application at the PHA office, located at 100 George Wright Homes, Paris, Texas, 75460, during normal office hours.

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.

About The Agency

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

Visit Website(903) 784-6651

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 Paris Housing Authority?

Paris Housing Authority serves 514 low-income households. The agency manages 297 Housing Choice Vouchers and 226 public housing units.

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

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.

How many Paris Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 138 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Paris Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the 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.

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

Black 339
Native American 5
White 159
Hispanic 15

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

There are 179 households headed by seniors served by the Paris Housing Authority. Senior households are 35% of households in Paris Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live 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.

How does HUD rate the performance of 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.

How often does Paris Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Paris Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 10, 2018 and closed on October 10, 2018.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Paris Housing Authority

George W Wright Homes

505 13th St SE, Paris, Texas 75460